Upcoming Events / Special Meditation Sessions - 36th Velvi (Penance) by Gurumahan for Universal Welfare
- UPFNA
- Dec 18
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Updated: Dec 18
Santhosham. Each year, during the sacred period of December–January, Gurumahan compassionately undertakes Penance and Deep Meditation for three weeks to promote the peace, harmony, and well-being of all beings, in the spirit of universal welfare.
Below are the details to join the meditation sessions organized by UPFNA (Omaha) and UPF (India).
Omaha Events
Online Zoom Sessions: Two special online Zoom meditation sessions are scheduled as follows. Participants are warmly invited to join:
Time: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM (CST)
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Register here to receive the Zoom link: https://www.upfna.org/2hr-meditation-session
Velvi / Penance Starting Day Meditation
Date:Â Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time:Â Live from UPF India, starting at 10:00 PM (CST)
To watch the live session, please use the following link:https://velvi.universalpeacefoundation.org/event-schedule/
Velvi / Penance Ending Day Meditation
Date:Â Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, followed by a potluck dinner
RSVP: Your response is appreciated. Please register using the link: https://upfna.org/rsvp
Location: Community Center, Hindu Temple, Omaha
UPF India Events
Gurumahan will graciously offer a live online spiritual program in Tamil for 18 sacred days, from December 23, 2025, to January 9, 2026.
Participants may join for the complete 18 days or for any selected days, according to personal spiritual inclination and convenience.
Four time slots are available each day to accommodate participants across U.S. time zones
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Online Registration:https://universalpeacefoundation.org/courses/velvi/register-for-36th-one-day-dhava-velvi-online-tamil/
Online Live Inaugural and Concluding Day Schedule:https://velvi.universalpeacefoundation.org/event-schedule/
May this sacred Velvi observance bring peace, clarity, and universal harmony.
Please feel free to share this information with family and friends who may be interested in participating. Santhosham.