The Nritya Mandala Mahavihara temple was consecrated on November 10, 2009. Join us on the day of the temple’s 10th Anniversary for special pujas, offerings of song and dance, and a celebratory feast!

8 AM – 1 PM

Fire Ritual & Saptavidhanottara Puja

For the first time ever, the opening Gurumandala Puja will include 10 practitioners from the Nritya Mandala community performing the ritual to re-empower the deities represented in the temple.

1–3 PM

Nepalese Feast

3–4 PM

Dharani Chanting

Enjoy chanting led by Rev. Yuko Okamoto of the Tendai tradition, visiting from Japan, and others.

4–5 PM

Open Microphone

Share sacred practices of song, movement, and storytelling.

5–7 PM

Special Dance Offerings by Dance Mandal

Experience the deity dances of the Charya tradition in a unique format, as observers pay homage and make offerings to request a particular Buddhist deity, and the deity arises in dance to offer blessings!