{"id":8586,"date":"2025-03-11T12:03:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T12:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/?page_id=8586"},"modified":"2026-04-25T15:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T14:48:47","slug":"holy-lake-festival-en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/ashram-sri-vitthal-dham\/holy-lake-festival-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Holy Lake Festival 2026 &#8211; En"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero-image\">\n    <div class=\"hero-image__container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image__background object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/Hintergrundbild-Landingpage-engl-e1776788963231.png\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-image__content container\">\n        <h1><\/h1>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n\n<section id=\"flip-cards\">\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: end;\">\n        <a\n            href=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/ashram-sri-vitthal-dham\/holy-lake-festival\/\" \n            target=\"_self\" \n            rel=\"noopener\" \n            style=\"\n                display: flex;\n                align-items: center;\n                color:  white;\n                text-transform: uppercase;\n                gap: 1rem;\"\n        >\n            wechsle zu deutsch\n            <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 54px;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/08\/icons-globe-100.png\">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div style=\"color: #fff\" class=\"container\">\n\n\n<br>\n<br>\n      <div style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">\n\n  <p style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">\n   This isn\u2019t your average festival. Come down to the lake, feel the sand beneath your feet and leave the daily grind behind. What\u2019s in store for you:\n  <\/p>\n\n  <ul style=\"margin-left: 24px; padding-left: 24px; list-style-type: disc;\">\n    <li style=\"font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Live DJ sets right on the beach<\/li>\n    <li style=\"font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Yoga and meditation to help you unwind<\/li>\n    <li style=\"font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Inspiring talks, workshops and special rituals<\/li>\n    <li style=\"font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Delicious vegan food and refreshing drinks<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <p style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 12px 0 0 0;\">\n    Whether young or old \u2013 everyone is welcome to come together, meet new people and celebrate life.\n  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>      \n<br>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eventshop.bhaktimarga.de\/en\/products\/24-stunden-gayatri-yajna\" \ntarget=\"_blank\"\n   style=\"\n     background-color: #c90076;  \/* Dunkelblau *\/\n     color: white;                \/* Wei\u00dfer Text *\/\n     padding: 12px 24px;          \/* Abstand oben\/unten und links\/rechts *\/\n     border-radius: 12px;         \/* Abgerundete Ecken *\/\n     font-size: 16px;             \/* Textgr\u00f6\u00dfe *\/\n     font-weight: bold;\n     text-decoration: none;       \/* Kein Unterstrich *\/\n     display: inline-block;\n     transition: background-color 0.3s, transform 0.2s;\n   \"\n   onmouseover=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#c90076'; this.style.transform='translateY(-2px)';\"\n   onmouseout=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#c90076'; this.style.transform='translateY(0)';\"\n   onmousedown=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#c90076';\"\n   onmouseup=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#c90076';\"\n>\n  Join in and sign up now!\n<\/a>\n<br>\n<br>\n<br> \n <\/div>\n    <div class=\"container flex-30\">\n <div class=\"flip-card-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card\" id=\"musik\">\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--front\">\n                    <h2 class=\"flip-card__title\">MUSIC<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"flip-card__subtitle\">Kirtan clubbing. DJs. Music all day long.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--back\">\n                    <h4>FROM POP TO ROCK AND HOUSE MUSIC, THERE\u2019S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE \u2013 INSPIRED BY THE DIVINE NAMES<\/h4>\n                    <p>Well-known kirtan artists specialising in spiritual Indian music will be joined by international DJs.<\/p>\n                    <p>There\u2019ll be special live music all day long on the beach and in the caf\u00e9, continuing late into the night.<\/p>    \n               \n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>      \n    <\/div>      \n  <div class=\"flip-card-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card\" id=\"holi\">\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--front\">\n                    <h2 class=\"flip-card__title\">HOLI &#8211; THE FESTIVAL OF COLOURS<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"flip-card__subtitle\">Colourful. Cheerful. Simply celebrating life.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--back\">\n                    <div class=\"flip-card__description\">\n                        <h3>LET THE BEATS ON THE BEACH SWEEP YOU AWAY IN A SEA OF COLOURS. <\/h3>\n                        <p>The Indian Festival of Colours is full of excitement.<\/p>\n                        <p>It symbolises that we are all different, yet united.<\/p>\n                        <p>Come along and experience it for yourself on 3 July.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flip-card-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card\" id=\"marktplatz\">\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--front\">\n                    <h2 class=\"flip-card__title\">BAZAR<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"flip-card__subtitle\">Fashion. Art. Lifestyle.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--back\">\n                    <div class=\"flip-card__description\">\n                        <h3>DISCOVER THE WIDE RANGE!<\/h3>\n                        <p>Take a stroll through our bazaar and discover a wide variety of items on offer.<\/p>\n                        <p>You\u2019ll find a huge selection of Indian clothing and jewellery, exclusive natural cosmetics and wellness products, an art gallery, a tattoo studio and much more.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flip-card-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card\" id=\"veganes-essen\">\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--front\">\n                    <h2 class=\"flip-card__title\">VEGAN FOOD AND STREET FOOD<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"flip-card__subtitle\">Extraordinary delicacies<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--back\">\n                    <div class=\"flip-card__description\">\n                        <h3>VEGAN VARIETY. FRESH. SIMPLY DELICIOUS.<\/h3>\n                        <p>Treat yourself to culinary delights from around the world and enjoy a delicious break!<\/p>\n                        <p>Extraordinary delicacies and a wide variety of dishes await you.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flip-card-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card\" id=\"meditation-yoga\">\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--front\">\n                    <h2 class=\"flip-card__title\">YOGA AND MEDITATION<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"flip-card__subtitle\">Recharge your strength<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--back\">\n                    <div class=\"flip-card__description\">\n                        <h3>FIND SOME PEACE. TAKE A DEEP BREATH. BE IN THE MOMENT.<\/h3>\n                        <p>Amidst the music, colours and festival atmosphere, we offer a wide range of traditional yoga and meditation techniques.<\/p>\n                        <p>Join in and give them a go \u2014 just enjoy.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flip-card-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card\" id=\"vedische-rituale\">\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--front\">\n                    <h2 class=\"flip-card__title\">VEDIC RITUALS AND CEREMONIES<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"flip-card__subtitle\">Immerse yourself in Indian tradition<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--back\">\n                    <div class=\"flip-card__description\">\n                        <h3>SPIRITUALITY. RITUALS. EXPERIENCE TRADITION FIRST-HAND. <\/h3>\n                        <p>Experience spirituality first-hand and take part in Vedic rituals and special fire ceremonies.<\/p>\n                        <p>Attend the morning and evening prayers at Europe\u2019s largest Hindu temple. <\/p>\n<p>Let yourself be swept away by the vibrant atmosphere of spirituality and live music. <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flip-card-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card\" id=\"inspiriende-talks\">\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--front\">\n                    <h2 class=\"flip-card__title\">INSPIRING TALKS<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"flip-card__subtitle\">Broaden your horizons!<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--back\">\n                    <div class=\"flip-card__description\">\n                        <h3>SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE. EXPERIENCE. INSPIRATION. <\/h3>\n                        <p>Engaging talks by Vedic teachers share valuable insights from their lives and offer a deep understanding of Hinduism and our ashram.<\/p>\n                        <p>Enrich your festival experience with new insights.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flip-card-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card\" id=\"chandrabhaga-see\">\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--front\">\n                    <h2 class=\"flip-card__title\">LAKE CHANDRABHAGA<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"flip-card__subtitle\">Nature &#038; Recreation<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--back\">\n                    <div class=\"flip-card__description\">\n                        <h3>WALKS &#038; COOLING OFF<\/h3>\n                        <p>Right by Lake Chandrabhaga, you\u2019ll find water skiing, our sandy beach and chill-out spots that invite you to linger until sunset. <\/p>\n                       \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flip-card-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card\" id=\"kinderprogramm\">\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--front\">\n                    <h2 class=\"flip-card__title\">CHILDREN`S PROGRAMM<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"flip-card__subtitle\">Fun &amp; Games<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flip-card__side flip-card__side--back\">\n                    <div class=\"flip-card__description\">\n                        <h3>Experience spirituality through play!<\/h3>\n                        <p>We\u2019ve got something for the little ones too.<\/p>\n<p>Every day, there\u2019s a varied programme of activities for children \u2014 combining fun and games with spirituality.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 54px;\" \n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div style=\"color: #fff\" class=\"container\">\n<br>\n        <font size=\"6\">This year, the Holy Lake Festival will be followed immediately by a special event: the 24-hour Gayatri Yajna with Paramahamsa Vishwananda. \nYajnas, traditional fire ceremonies from the Vedic teachings, have been performed for thousands of years and symbolise gratitude, devotion and inner alignment. Even if you have no previous experience, you are warmly invited to join us and experience the special atmosphere. Gayatri is regarded as a form of the Divine Mother and symbolises light, protection and wisdom. 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