California Community
Bhakti Marga has communities across California and a Temple in Long Beach. A place to gather, serve, and grow in devotion together. Connect with like-minded souls and discover upcoming events.
No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here.
Bhakti Marga is a living path of devotion, open to anyone seeking a deeper connection with the Divine.
We are a global spiritual family guided by Satguru Paramahamsa Vishwananda, a living spiritual master whose presence and guidance lead seekers to direct experience of Divine Love by practicing Bhakti Yoga through satsang, mantra, music, meditation, and selfless service.
Our community awakens the heart, deepens love, and supports seekers in discovering the joy and grace of a life centered in God.
All are warmly welcome.
Our Community
Long Beach | San Fransisco | Mount Shasta | Fresno
Bhakti Marga in California brings together seekers in across the state for events that inspire the heart, awaken devotion, and connect you to a global spiritual family. From Darshan blessings to OM Chanting, satsang and kirtan, or daily rituals in our Mahima Panduranga Mandir, every gathering is an invitation to rise in love and experience the joy of living in Grace.
Upcoming Spiritual Events
SUNDAY OM CHANTING (GROUP MEDITATION)
Weekly group chanting practice to support personal and planetary healing. All welcome! OM Chanting is an ancient meditative practice centered on the rhythmic repetition of the "primordial sound" or "vibration of the universe." Within the Bhakti Marga tradition, this sacred sound is harnessed as a specific group healing technique and a form of prayer. By chanting together, practitioners aim to transform negativity into positive energy, creating a powerful vibration that facilitates a direct connection with the Divine.
Location: Long Beach, CA
Donations appreciated.
SPIRITUAL TALK, MEDITATION AND VEDIC PRAYERS
Event with SWAMI ANIRUDDHA, SWAMI SHRIDHAR & RISHI ADITYA. OM Chanting (1 hr), Satsang Q&A (1 hr), and Kirtan & Abhishekam (1 hr). Followed by Potluck & Offerings. Please bring vegan snacks, fresh fruits (ready to eat), and shared treats. Food offerings will be collected for a special Puja ritual.
Arrivals: 5:00 PM (Program begins 5:30 PM)
Donation: $25 (optional)
YAJNA & OM CHANTING
Join Swami Aniruddha, Swami Shridhar, and Rishi Aditya for a sacred fire ceremony (Yajna) and powerful OM Chanting session. Yajna is an ancient Vedic fire ritual that serves as a bridge between the human and divine realms. Derived from the Sanskrit root yaj, meaning "to worship," it involves making symbolic offerings—such as ghee, grains, and herbs—into a consecrated fire while chanting sacred Vedic mantras
Yajna starts at: 3:00 PM
YAJNA CEREMONY
Join us for a sacred fire ceremony (Yajna) to bring auspiciousness and peace. Please contact us for the exact address.
Starts at 6:00 PM
Contact: +16506446988
SATYA NARAYANA PUJA
A beautiful prayer ceremony dedicated to Lord Satya Narayana, followed by a shared lunch.
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lunch included.
Contact: +1 (510) 332-2579
SATYA NARAYANA PUJA
Morning prayer ceremony at Lake Shastina. Space is limited, please RSVP to receive the exact address.
Starts at 11:00 AM
Contact: +1 (917) 595-7477
OM CHANTING & KIRTAN
329 N Mt Shasta Blvd, Mt Shasta, CA
Join us for an evening of devotion. Walk-ins are fully welcome!
6:00 PM: Om Chanting
7:00 PM: Kirtan
8:00 PM: Satsang / Dinner
SATURDAY YAGNA
Sacred fire ceremony in the beautiful setting of Lake Shastina. Space is limited, RSVP required.
Starts at 2:00 PM
Contact: +1 (917) 595-7477
ATMA KRIYA YOGA
Advanced techniques to deepen your spiritual relationship and burn karma.
Price: USD 400
Meet Satguru Paramahamsa Vishwananda
Long Beach, CA | May 16, 2026
In 2024, hundreds gathered in Long Beach to receive the sacred blessing of Darshan. Now, he is returning.
Darshan is an invitation to return to love — to step out of the noise of everyday life and rest in what is real. It is a time to pause, soften, and reconnect with the truth already within you.
If something in you feels quietly drawn, you are welcome to attend this profound, in-person experience.
Register NowTHE POWER OF OM CHANTING
One of our most beginner-friendly reoccurring events is OM Chanting. OM Chanting is a group practice that awakens the self-healing potential within participants while bringing people together to offer the positive vibrations of OM as a prayer for the world.
This practice was known to the rishis thousands of years ago and later forgotten. It was brought back by Paramahamsa Vishwananda and is now shared openly, so anyone can experience its benefits.
We chant OM in a circle for an extended period of time, allowing the vibration to build and deepen. The shared energy of the group amplifies the effect of the practice,
Learn more by tapping the cards.
ATMA KRIYA YOGA
AN ANCIENT PRACTICE
One of our most accessible and transformative ongoing offerings is Atma Kriya Yoga. This sacred practice helps awaken divine love within the heart, deepen your personal relationship with the Divine, and support inner balance and well-being. Practiced regularly, Atma Kriya Yoga becomes a powerful tool for self-transformation and spiritual growth.
Contact us to learn Atma Kriya Yoga.
A Living
Embodiement of Love and Devotion
Paramahamsa Vishwananda is recognized worldwide as a God-realized master whose mission is to open the hearts of humanity through Bhakti (devotion) and Divine Love.
He reminds us that beyond forms, rituals, and boundaries, the soul’s original religion is Love.
His presence is described as free of judgment, pride, or ego—offering pure, unconditional love that transforms lives completely.
Meet the Monks
Paramahamsa Vishwananda has sent His direct disciples to the USA! Meet the Swamis and Rishis who travel in California to share wisdom teachings, inspire the heart, and bring the living tradition of Bhakti Yoga to life where you are.
Swami Shridhar
In 1994, long before meeting his Satguru, Swami Shridhar founded Goofy Foot Surf School in Lahaina, Maui, where he shared his love for the ocean and teaching as a surf instructor and waterman. Nearly two decades later, a surfing and photography expedition through India in 2013 brought him to the Maha Kumbh Mela, where he met his spiritual master, Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda. His loving bhakti wave broke over the shores of Swami Shridhar's heart, forever affecting the course of his life, Since then, Swami Shridhar has had the blessing to travel extensively with his Satguru, documenting His worldwide mission and teachings. He is currently working on a documentary that reflects these transformative experiences.
In 2015, Swami Vishwananda initiated him as an Atma Kriya Yoga teacher, and in April 2021, he was initiated as Swami Shridhar, dedicating his life fully to the spiritual path. Most recently, in February 2024, Guruji inaugurated the Nitya Mahima Panduranga Mandir in Long Beach, California, where Swami Shridhar now serves as resident Swami, guiding and supporting the local community in their spiritual journey.
Swami Aniruddha
Swami Aniruddha has been on the spiritual path for more than 20 years.As a young man, he felt a deep calling, and like many, searched for happiness in external achievements, only to realize they did not bring lasting fulfillment.
In 2008, he met his Satguru, Paramahamsa Vishwananda a meeting that marked a turning point in his spiritual life. Through being with Paramahamsa Vishwananda for the past twelve years, Swami Aniruddha has had many intense personal experiences, coupled with in-depth study of ancient Hindu scriptures which carry the true secrets of life.
He lives daily the same teachings and lessons he shares with spiritual seekers across the world.His mission is to improve the lives of people and help them achieve Divine Love by sharing the teachings of his Satguru
Rishi Aditya
SHARING TRANSFORMATION THROUGH DEVOTION
Originally from Argentina, Rishi Aditya began his spiritual journey in 2015, searching for something deeper than material success. After years of building a business and traveling the world, his life changed profoundly in 2017 when he met his Satguru, Paramahamsa Vishwananda.
Through the practice of Atma Kriya Yoga and Guruji's teachings, Rishi experienced deep inner transformation and a growing connection to God. In 2024, he became an Atma Kriya Yoga teacher and now shares this powerful technique with spiritual seekers.
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