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Home > Datta Retreat Center > Celebrations
Datta Retreat Center is open during all seasons, although access during the winter months may be difficult due to the steep terrain and severe weather conditions. The winding road and dangerous winter weather do not permit access during the winter. (Sturdy footwear, warm clothing [especially socks] is recommended in winter weather.
DATTA RETREAT CENTER ACTIVITIES :
DAILY PRAYERS : At 7:30 a.m and 6:30 p.m .
MONTHLY PROGRAMS :
Ganapathi Homa : 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Satsang : 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
* (Please call ahead of time if weather condiions are questionable. Memorial Day through the end of September, possibly later depending on weather conditions)
MAIN FESTIVALS :
Every Memorial Day weekend, Datta Retreat Center holds a Celebration in honor of the Birthday of Sri Swamiji.
The Center also observes each of the other main festivals celebrated in Sri Swamiji’s Mysore Ashram, including but not limited to Navarathri, Datta Jayanthi, and Shivarathri.
OTHER PROGRAMS :
Yoga classes, meditation groups, kids camps, Vedanta lectures, pujas (worship ceremonies) and other special programs are held at Datta Retreat Center. Details can be found in the quarterly
Datta Mala magazine published by Datta Yoga Center USA.
HOSTING SRI SWAMIJI’S PROGRAMS
Datta Retreat Center is home to Sri Swamiji during his visits to western Pennsylvania. The center hosts his various programs during his stay. Click here for a list of hotels
RETREATS :
Individual daytime retreat is available at the Center at any time. Those wishing to stay over for a longer, personalized retreat should make arrangements ahead of time.
Camping or dormitory accommodations are usually available during “the season”.
Other organizations are also invited to contact the Center to schedule their group’s special events.
* Size limited to 20 overnight guests.
Devotees are welcome to camp on the center grounds or sleep in the prayer hall.
For General information please contact :
Padma (724-637-3169) or Email
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