Live events

Online and in-person LIVE events

 

 

Upcoming events

Gāyatrī prāṇāyāma practice – ongoing weekly

Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays
Led practice at different times
2 hour teaching (on-demand) + 20 min ongoing practice

The ancient and profound daily practice of saṅkalpa (resolution), prāṇāyāma (with Gāyatrī mantra as count) & Gāyatrī japa. Study the practice on your own with our self-paced course and join the daily practice led by various teachers (only 20 min practice!).

Shantala learning the deeper meanings of the Vedas with Dr.R.L.Kashyap
Viṣṇu Sahasranāma

 

45 online LIVE classes with recordings + 15 practice classes
Class days: Thursdays, starting 05 Feb 2026
Course level: Intermediate/Advance

The Viṣṇu Sahasranāma—a thousand names of Lord Viṣṇu—stands as one of the most revered hymns of the Hindu tradition. Taught by Bhīṣma to Yudhiṣṭhira in the Mahābhārata, it is praised as the supreme path to peace and liberation. Each name is not only an invocation but also a teaching, revealing a unique facet of the Divine. Widely cherished for daily recitation, it is also considered astrologically auspicious, harmonising planetary influences and supporting clarity, strength, and protection in life.

Shantala learning the deeper meanings of the Vedas with Dr.R.L.Kashyap
oṃ namaḥ śivāya – mahāśivarātri community event

 

Sunday 15 February
10am NY | 4pm Brussels | 8.30pm
India 30 min class
Recording will be sent to registered participants

Śivarātri is the 14th day of the waning moon fortnight (kṛṣṇa pakṣa), dedicated to prayer and austerities. The planetary positions on this day are considered to create an astrologically beneficial condition for spiritual pursuits. Our mantra practice holds immense potential on this day. Join us for a community practice of Oṃ namaḥ śivāya japa.

Shantala learning the deeper meanings of the Vedas with Dr.R.L.Kashyap
Introduction to Veda (theory) – Free class

 

Wednesday 25 February
10am NY | 4pm Brussels | 8.30pm India
1hr theory class (free)
Recording will be sent to registered participants

Join me for this free introduction class to the theoretical side of the Veda.
– What are the Veda-s?
– What is in the Veda?
– What is the language of the Veda?
– Some technical terms.
– How to start, what to read?
– Details of 16 class Masterclass series.

There is no obligation to join the 16 class intensive theory course – everyone is welcome to the introduction.

Shantala learning the deeper meanings of the Vedas with Dr.R.L.Kashyap
Durgā & Devī Sūktam

 

12 online LIVE classes with recordings + 8 homework evaluations
Start date: March 03 2026
Class times: Tuesdays 9.30am & 6.30pm Brussels
Course level: Intermediate

This course brings together two luminous hymns to the Goddess from different parts of the Veda — the Durgā Sūktam (Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda) and the Devī Sūktam (Ṛgveda). Through them, we immerse in the Divine Feminine as Durgā, the radiant force of transformation revealed through Agni, and as Vāk, the Sovereign Goddess embodied as sacred Sound. Studying these hymns together offers an opportunity to experience the shared essence and subtle distinctions of Vedic recitation and vision through the energy of the Goddess.

Veda Chanting Foundation Certificate Course

Starting Tuesday 24 March 2026
11am NY | 5pm Brussels | 9.30pm India (1hr15 class)
6 class on Tuesdays
Study material + Homework + Certificate of completion

I’m happy to offer this popular Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 6 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.

Shantala learning the deeper meanings of the Vedas with Dr.R.L.Kashyap
Veda Theory Masterclass – Part 1

 

Veda theory intensive

16 online LIVE classes with recordings
Class days: Thursdays starting 16 April (5.30pm – 6.45pm Brussels)
Optional quiz with certificate of completion
Course level: Intermediate/Advanced

The Vedas are the oldest spiritual works of ancient India. Many Indic knowledge systems consider it as authority and forms the foundation of their respective practices. Revealed to the brilliant Ṛṣi-s (Seers) of Vedic times, these collections of high calibre poetry we refer to as mantras, need time, patience, contemplation and an attentive mind to fully appreciate its scope and comprehend its vision. This intensive course will lead all enthusiastic seekers in the direction of that understanding.

Shantala learning the deeper meanings of the Vedas with Dr.R.L.Kashyap
Mahānārāyaṇa upaniṣad immersion in Lugano

 

Veda Studies in person event
Lugano, Switzerland
Wed 28 October – Sun 1 November 2026

The Mahānārāyaṇa Upaniṣad, embedded in the Taittirīya Āraṇyaka of the Yajur Veda, is among the most comprehensive and illuminating texts of the Vedic tradition. It gathers mantras, prayers, and contemplations that trace the unfolding of Vedic thought—from hymns to cosmic powers to subtle reflections on the Self and the supreme reality, Nārāyaṇa.

Indica – Veda Studies chanting teacher training

September 2025 – July 2026

In collaboration with INDICA are very happy to bring you this teacher training certification to skill future teachers through a rigorous selection, training and preparation process which covers both mantras from the Veda as well as the Hindu daily prayer tradition.

Temple ruins in Hampi Karnataka
Indica – Veda Studies chanting teacher training LEVEL 2

Pañca Sūktāni (50 hours training)

 

September 2025 – July 2026

INDICA and Veda Studies are delighted to launch Level-2 of the Teacher Training Programme, an advanced step in our commitment to the rigorous training and continuous development of Vedic chanting teachers. This programme is designed for those who have successfully completed Level-1, demonstrating both a deep understanding of the tradition and a strong foundation in svara precision and recitation discipline.