What’s Happening in Rishikesh in 2023?

Photo by Ilya Mauter

Events in the last 3 years have changed how we think about travelling to our favourite teachers. Live classes have gone online, satsangs have gone online and so have kirtan sessions. So what happened to the normally full season in the months of February and March in Rishikesh? Where are the popular gurus who once attracted international crowds of hundreds during this season when guest houses are fully booked and eating at popular restaurants are a long wait every meal time? A check on the schedule says that not all of them are coming back to Rishikesh yet; some retreats and satsangs, like those with Mooji Baba and Shanti Mayi Ma, are now only held around Europe and online. Those of you who still want to attend live sessions in Rishikesh this season, there are a few good news: Prem Baba, Krishna Das, Kirtan Fest and the International Yoga Festival are back in town. Check out their schedules:

Prem Baba satsangs and silent retreats – 1 Feb to 8 March, Dhyan Mandir

Krishna Das concert – 19 February, Swami Swatantranand Ashram Sheesham Jadhi

Kirtan Fest – 1 – 20 March,

International Yoga Festival - 8 – 14 March, Parmath Niketan Ashram

Perhaps the less crowded atmosphere in Rishikesh this year is a good change too? It certainly will be for long term stayers at least.