Kathina ceremony 2025
Aranya Sangharama’s first Kathina will be observed in the presence of respected Luang Por Liem, Ajahn Kevali and other Sangha members.
Each year, after the three-month rains retreat (Vassa), the Buddhist community celebrates Kathina, a tradition of generosity and gratitude. During Vassa, monks and nuns stay in one place, dedicating themselves to meditation, study, and spiritual practice. At the end of this period, lay supporters gather to offer robes and other requisites to the Sangha.
Origin of Kathina
“Kathina” originally referred to a wooden frame for sewing robes. Today, it symbolizes the special offering made to the monastic community—gifts like cloth, food, and medicines, given from the heart.
Cultivating Merit
Kathina is a rare annual opportunity to reflect on the kindness of the monastics who preserve the Buddha’s teachings and for laypeople to join in giving, fostering generosity and merit.
Friday–Monday, 10–13 October 2025
Registration: Registrations are now closed for planning purposes, however, you are very welcome to visit/stay on your own and participate in the ceremony. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have. The following schedule is for the registered participants. Non-registered participants may refer to it to plan their travel and stay.
Schedule:
Fri Oct 10th – Delhi toYamunanagar:
- Depart from Dhammarama at 2.00 pm in a bus
- Evening tea on the way at 5.00 pm
- Arrive and check-in at a hotel in Yamunanagar
Sat Oct 11th – Monastery tour & Dhamma session program:
- Breakfast in hotel in Yamunanagar at 7.00 am
- Depart for Arañya Sangharāma at 9.00 am
- Pindapata/ Meals offering at 11.00 am
- Tour of the monastery land at 1.00 pm
- Evening tea at 5.00 pm
- Special evening programme with Dhamma talk by one of the senior Ajahns at 7.00 pm
- Night stay at a hotel in Yamunanagar
Sun Oct 12th – Kathina program:
- Breakfast in hotel in Yamunanagar at 7.00 am
- Depart for Arañya Sangharāma at 8.00 am
- Kathina offering ceremony begins at 9.00 am
- Meals offering at Arañya Sangharāma at 11.00 am
- Afternoon session – quiz at 2.00 pm
- Evening tea at 4.30 pm
- Sanghakamma, aditthana, Dhamma talk by senior Ajahn at 6.00 pm
- Night stay at a hotel in Yamunanagar
Mon Oct 13th – Arañya Sangharama/ Yamunanagar to Delhi program:
- Check out and breakfast in hotel in Yamunanagar at 7.00 am
- Depart for Delhi at 8.00 am with packed lunch on the way
- Reach Dhammarama, Delhi between 1.00 to 2.00 pm
Please note:
— There is limited accommodation available at Arañya Sangharāma, therefore, the guests will be required to stay in a hotel in Yamunanagar.
— There is limited accommodation available at Arañya Sangharāma, therefore, the guests will be required to stay in a hotel in Yamunanagar.
— The participants are requested to bear their own expenses of boarding and stay.
–Those who wish to make offerings/ donation in relation to this important occasion may see details here: Offerings and Donation
We look forward to your presence on this special occasion.