Live 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!).

Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) – an introduction

Thursday 02 April
10am NY | 4pm Brussels | 7.30pm India
1 hour class
Recording will be sent to registered participants

Join me for this introduction class and learn:
– Understand the term “Indian Knowledge System” (IKS)
– The different classification frameworks under the IKS repository
– The 14 major divisions – Caturdaśa-Vidyāsthāna
– The overall organisation of the Vedic corpus

Mahānārāyaṇa Upaniṣad – an introduction (Lugano urban retreat)

Wednesday 08 April
10am NY | 4pm Brussels | 7.30pm India
1 hour class
Recording will be sent to registered participants

In this session, you will:
– Learn about the significance and scope of the Mahānārāyaṇa Upaniṣad
– Get a full overview of the 2026 Lugano Immersion taking place 28 October
– 1 November 2026 – Have the opportunity to ask questions

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.

Narasiṃha Jayanti & Śani vrata introduction 2026

🕒 3pm Brussels | 9am NY | 6.30pm India
⏳ 45-minute session
📩 Recording available for all registered participants

In this class, we will:
– Learn the significance of Narasiṃha Jayanti
– Recite powerful excerpts from the Narasiṃha Kavacam
– Be introduced to the upcoming 2026 Śani vrata (starting August)
– Receive a special offer for this year’s vrata participants

Veda Chanting Foundation Certificate Course

Starting Tuesday 02 June 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.

Āditya Hṛdayam Intensive – Live course

Live intensive course

Starting Monday 15 June 2026
Daily classes 15 – 21 June (2.45pm-3.45pm) Brussels time
Daily practice sessions 22-28 June (2.45pm – 3.05pm) Brussels time

Āditya Hṛdayam is a powerful hymn to the Sun, revealed by Sage Agastya to Lord Rāma on the battlefield during the climactic moment of the Yuddha Kāṇḍa of the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa. Exhausted and momentarily weighed down by the intensity of the battle with the demon king Rāvaṇa, Rāma receives this sacred teaching as a source of renewed strength and clarity.

Śani vrata 2026

Śani vrata
Aug 15 – Nov 28
16 Saturdays sādhana (8 live practices)
Orientation for group: 25 July

This is my personal sādhana I am sharing partially with our Veda Studies community. Shani (Śani) in Jyotiṣa is considered the graha (planet) who works through delays, obstacles, setbacks and general frustrations. Saturn forces one to inspect, reflect upon and recognise our own inner truths. Saturn is impersonal and teaches everyone, whether friend or enemy. (paraphrased from Komilla Sutton’s book). The Saturn remedies that one can observe include but are not limited to fasting, prayer, japa & donation. 

Gaṇapati festival chanting

Gaṇeśa festival chanting
Sept 14 – Sept 23
10 days sādhana (20 min each) – 3pm Brussels time
Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣā & oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ japa

Join us for this sādhanā – 20 min each day. Sign up to the Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣā – learn the recitation & prepare for this year’s festival offering. If you’re unable to learn on time for the festival – you can still join us – the japa will be accessible to everyone. Self-paced course access is required to join this sādhanā.

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.

Dīpāvali Śrī Sūktam sādhanā

Śrī Sūktam Diwali festival chanting
Nov 08 – Nov 17
10 days sādhana (20 min each) – 3pm Brussels time
Śrī Sūktam & oṃ śrī mahālakṣmyai namaḥ

Join us for this sādhanā – 20 min each day. Sign up to the Śrī sūktam self paced course – learn the recitation & prepare for this year’s festival offering. If you’re unable to learn on time for the festival – you can still join us – the japa will be accessible to everyone. Self-paced course access is required to join this sādhanā.

Indica – Veda Studies chanting teacher training

September 2027 – July 2028

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.

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.