Kathina ceremony 2026
Aranya Sangharama’s second Kathina ceremony will be observed in the presence of respected Luang Por Liem, Ajahn Kevali and other Sangha members. Luang Por will arrive at Sangharama on October 28th (evening) and depart on November 2nd (morning).
“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.
Registration: Please fill this form to plan your visit – Registration form
29th October (Thursday) to 2 November (Monday)
Thursday, 29th October
- 5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.00 am: Breakfast
- 8.00 am: Walking meditation (instructions by Bhante Anavajjo)
- 9.00 am: Sitting meditation/ Seva (cleaning, plant care etc.)
- 10.30 am: Pre-meal ceremonies
- 11.00 am: Meal & rest
- 1.00 pm: Dhamma Activities / Seva (Setting up for Kathina ceremony)
- 5.00 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople
- 7.00 pm: Evening puja
Friday, 30th October
- 5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.00 am: Breakfast
- 8.00 am: Walking meditation (instructions by Bhante Anavajjo)
- 9.00 am: Sitting meditation/ Seva (cleaning, plant care etc.)
- 10.30 am: Pre-meal ceremonies
- 11.00 am: Meal & rest
- 1.00 pm: Trip to Chaneti stupa
- 5.00 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople
- 7.00 pm: Evening puja
Saturday, 31st October (Day before Kathina)
- 5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.00 am: Breakfast
- 8.00 am: Walking meditation (instructions by Bhante Anavajjo)
- 9.00 am: Sitting meditation/ Seva (cleaning, plant care etc.)
- 10.30 am: Pre-meal ceremonies
- 11.00 am: Meal & rest
- 1.00 pm: Departure to the ancient Adi Badri monastery
- 1.45 pm: Sitting meditation and chanting
- 2.45 pm: Visit to the museum
- 4.30 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople
- 6.00 pm: Evening puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.30 pm: Dhamma talk/ Q&A
Sun Nov 1st – Kathina program
- 5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.00 am: Breakfast
- 8.00 am: Rice pindapata in the monastery
- 9.00 am: All gather in tent for Kathina offering ceremony
- 9.30 am: Kathina offering ceremony begins
- 10.00 am: Sewing begins, ceremony continues
- 11.00 am: Meal & rest
- 1.00 pm: Quiz / Activity
- 4.30 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople
- 6.00 pm: Kathina sangakamma (determining the Kathina cloth)
- 7.00 pm: Evening puja (Chanting, meditation, Q&A)
Monday, 2nd November
- 5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.00 am: Breakfast
- 8.00 am: Luang Por Liem’s departure from Sangharama
Registration: Please fill this form to plan your visit – Registration form
Please note:
— Accommodation – The accommodation at Sangharama monastery is quite basic and will be shared by multiple participants. Given the volume of participants, most guests will be staying in tents with common bathrooms. Any participants who prefer more comfortable facilities are invited to book rooms in nearby hotels. Five hotels are suggested below. Hotel MM is the nearest, and the remaining are in Yamunanagar, about 45 km from the monastery.
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