
SSSGC Zone 1 USA Region 2
RETREAT 2025
Program SCHEDULE
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SSSGC USA REGION 2 - Main Schedule Download PDF

SSSGC Zone 1 USA, Region 2
Retreat 2025
Main Schedule

Thursday, May 22nd 2025
- 21 Omkarams Suprabhatam - English and Sanskrit Procession & Invoking Swami with Poorna Kumbam along with Vedam Chanting Rudram - Namakam and Chamakam Shanthi Mantras Chantings 11 times each - Gayathri, Sai Gayathri and Mahamrityunjaya Mantras, Sathya Sai Ashtothram06:00 AM - 08:00 AM
- Breakfast (Dinning Hall)08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
- Bhajan - Session A (Devotion Hall)09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Paduka Pooja (Devotion Hall)10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Lunch (Dinning Hall)12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
- Group Devotional Songs Offering (Devotion Hall)01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
- Break03.30 PM - 04.30 PM
- Bhajans - Session B (Devotion Hall)04:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Musical Offering - Anita Krishna (Devotion Hall)05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
- Dinner (Dinning Hall)07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- Bhajans - Session C (Devotion Hall)08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Night Time Program (Sadhana room)10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Friday, May 23rd 2025
- 21 Omkarams Suprabhatam - English and Sanskrit Nagar Sankirtan Vedam Chanting Rudram - Namakam and Chamakam Shanthi Mantras06:00 AM - 08:00 AM
- Breakfast (Dinning Hall)08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
- Bhajan - Session D (Devotion Hall)09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Sathya Sai Vratam (Devotion Hall)10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Lunch (Dinning Hall)12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
- Bhajans - Session E (Devotion Hall)01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
- Guest speaker Indumathie, SSSIHMS, Prashanthi gram, Anantapur (Devotion Hall)03.00 PM - 04.20 PM
- Sai Pancharatnam (Devotion Hall)04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
- Guest Speaker : Brother Arnel Ramdatt (Devotion Hall)06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
- Dinner (Dinning Hall)07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
- Bhajans - Session F (Devotion Hall)08:15 PM - 09:15 PM
- Devotees sharing experiences with Swami - Informal Session (Sadhana Room)09:15 PM - 10:00 PM
- Night Time Program (Sadhana room)10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Saturday, May 24th 2025
- Wakeup Bell05:30 AM
- Omkar, Suprabhatam (Devotion Hall), Nagarsankeertan (Assemble outside Devotion Hall)06:00 AM - 06:50 AM
- Yoga and Meditation (Devotion Hall)07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
- Breakfast (Dinning Hall)07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
- Bhajans - Session G (Devotion Hall)08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
- Plenary Session - Welcome and Announcements; Speaker: Dr. Upadhyay (Devotion Hall)09:45 AM - 11:00 AM
- Break11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
- Panel discussion Anantapur Alumni (Dome)11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
- Lunch (Dinning Hall)12.45 PM - 01:45 PM
- Community Service WK9 (Dining Hall)01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
- Panel discussion: SS Naganand, Dr. Upadhya, Dr. Axay and Dr. Balu Karanam. Facilitated by Sister Geetha Ram (Dome)02:45 PM - 04:30 PM
- Tea Break (Dinning Hall)04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
- Cultural Program by SSSE Children (Devotion Hall)05:00 PM - 06:15 PM
- Dinner (Dinning Hall)06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
- Cultural Program By Sai Students (Devotion Hall)
(by Adults)
07:45 PM - 09:15 PM - Campfire (backup)
Depends on Sunday evening’s weather forecast
09:15 PM - 10:00 PM - Night Time Program (in Sadhana room)10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Sunday, May 25th 2025
- Wakeup Bell05:30 AM
- Omkar, Suprabhatam (Devotion Hall), Nagarsankeertan (Assemble outside Devotion Hall)06:00 AM - 06:50 AM
- Yoga and Meditation (Devotion Hall)07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
- Breakfast (Dinning Hall)07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
- Bhajans - Session H (Devotion Hall)08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
- Plenary Session - Welcome and Announcements; Speaker: Shri Naganand (Devotion Hall)09:45 AM - 11:00 AM
- Break11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
- Panel discussion Sai Student Alumni (Dome)11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
- Lunch (Dinning Hall)12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
- Panel Discussion: Laxmikanth Sharma (Dome)01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
- YA Speaker: Dr. Ananth Srinivas (Dome)02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
- Bhajans - Session I (Devotion Hall)04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Tea Break (Dinning Hall)05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
- Cultural Program by YAs (Devotion Hall)05:45 PM - 07:15 PM
- Dinner (Dinning Hall)07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
- Camp Fire
(if Weather Permits)
08:30 PM - 09:30 PM - Night Time Program (Sadhana room)10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Monday, May 26th 2025
- Wakeup Bell05:30 AM
- Omkar, Suprabhatam (Devotion Hall), Nagarsankeertan (Assemble outside Devotion Hall)06:00 AM - 06:50 AM
- Meditation (Devotion Hall)07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
- Breakfast (Dinning Hall)07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
- Bhajans - Session J (Devotion Hall)08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
- Speaker: Bro. Sai Chandra Bhanu (Devotion Hall)09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
- Camp Site Clean UP11:30 AM - 03:30 PM
SSSGC USA REGION 2 - SSSE Schedule Download PDF

SSSGC Zone 1, USA
Region 2
Retreat 2025
SSSE Schedule

Saturday, May 24th 2025
- Wakeup Bell05:30 AM
- Omkar, Suprabhatam, Nagarsankeertan (Assemble outside Devotion Hall)06:00 AM - 06:50 AM
- Yoga and Meditation07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
- Breakfast07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
- Devotional Singing (ALL SSSE Children to attend)08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
- SSSE Speaker (x 2)09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
- SSSE Activities
9:45-11:00 AM: Guest Speaker Dr. Upadhyay (Group 4 may stay for guest speaker)
10:00-12:00 PM: Arts/Crafts
10:00-11:00 AM: Interactive Quiz
11:00-12.30PM: Scavenger Hunt
11:15-1:15 PM: Play Practice (for play participants)09:45 AM - 12:30 PM - Lunch12.30 PM - 01:30 PM
- SSSE Activities
1:30-4.30 PM: Outdoor activity – Snakes/Ladders
1:30-4.30 PM: Makeup/costume for play participants01:30 PM - 04:30 PM - Tea Break04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
SSSE Speaker (x 2)
Cultural Program by SSSE Children05:00 PM - 06:15 PM- Dinner06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
- Cultural Program By Sai Students (ALL SSSE Children to attend)
(by Adults)
07:45 PM - 09:15 PM - Campfire (backup)
Depends on Sunday evening’s weather forecast
09:15 PM - 10:00 PM - Night Time Program (in Sadhana room)10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Sunday, May 25th 2025
- Wakeup Bell05:30 AM
- Omkar, Suprabhatam, Nagarsankeertan (Assemble outside Devotion Hall)06:00 AM - 06:50 AM
- Yoga and Meditation07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
- Breakfast07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
- Devotional Singing (ALL SSSE Children to attend)08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
- SSSE Speaker (x 2)09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
- SSSE Activities
9:45-11:00 AM: Guest Speaker Shri Naganand (Group 4 may stay for guest speaker)
10:00-11:30 AM: ART Workshop
11:00-12:00 PM: Bhajan Workshop09:45 AM - 12:30 PM - Lunch12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
- Gurus Meet w/Sumana Murali01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
- SSSE Activities
1:30-3:30 PM: Sports
2:00-3.45 PM: Bridge to Sai game01:30 PM - 04:00 PM - Devotional Singing (ALL SSSE Children to attend)04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Tea Break05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
- Cultural Program by YAs (ALL SSSE Children to attend)05:45 PM - 07:15 PM
- Dinner07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
- Camp Fire
(if Weather Permits)
08:30 PM - 09:30 PM - Night Time Program (in Sadhana room)10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Monday, May 26th 2025
- Wakeup Bell05:30 AM
- Omkar, Suprabhatam,Nagarsankeertan (Assemble outside Devotion Hall)06:00 AM - 06:50 AM
- Meditation07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
- Breakfast07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
- Devotional Singing (ALL SSSE Children)08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
- Speaker: Bro. Sai Chandra Bhanu09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
- Camp Site Clean UP11:30 AM - 03:30 PM
SSSGC USA REGION 2 - YA Schedule Download PDF

SSSGC Zone 1 USA Region 2
Retreat 2025
YA Schedule

Saturday, May 24th 2025
- Wakeup Bell05:30 AM
- Omkar, Suprabhatam (Devotion Hall), Nagarsankeertan (Assemble outside Devotion Hall)06:00 AM - 06:50 AM
- Yoga and Meditation (Devotion Hall)07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
- Breakfast (Dining Hall)07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
- Bhajans - Session G (Devotion Hall)08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
- Plenary Session - Welcome and Announcements; Speaker: Dr. Upadhyay (Devotion Hall)09:45 AM - 11:00 AM
- Break11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
- YA Workshop #1 Samyukta & Shivani (Gym)11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
- Lunch (Dining Hall)12.30 PM - 01:30 PM
- Community Service WK9 (Dining Hall)01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
- YA Workshop #2 Tejas (Gym)03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
- Tea Break04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
- Cultural Program by SSSE Children (Devotion Hall)05:00 PM - 06:15 PM
- Dinner (Dining Hall)06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
- Cultural Program By Sai Students (Devotion Hall)
(by Adults)
07:45 PM - 09:15 PM - If no Campfire YA session with Dr Upadhyaya and Mr Naganand (Devotion Hall)09:15 PM - 10:00 PM
- Night Time Program (Sadhana room)10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Sunday, May 25th 2025
- Wakeup Bell05:30 AM
- Omkar, Suprabhatam (Devotion Hall), Nagarsankeertan (Assemble outside Devotion Hall)06:00 AM - 06:50 AM
- Yoga and Meditation (Devotion Hall)07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
- Breakfast (Dining Hall)07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
- Bhajans - Session H (Devotion Hall)08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
- Plenary Session - Welcome and Announcements; Speaker: Shri Naganand (Devotion Hall)09:45 AM - 11:00 AM
- Break11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
- Panel discussion Sai Student Alumni (Dome)11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
- Lunch (Dining Hall)12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
- Panel Discussion: Laxmikanth Sharma, Sreedhar (Dome)01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
- YA Speaker: Dr. Ananth Srinivas (Dome)02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
- Bhajans - Session I (Devotion Hall)04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Tea Break05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
- Cultural Program by YAs (Devotion Hall)05:45 PM - 07:15 PM
- Dinner (Dining Hall)07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
- Camp Fire
(if Weather Permits)
08:30 PM - 09:30 PM - Night Time Program (Sadhana room)10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Monday, May 26th 2025
- Wakeup Bell05:30 AM
- Omkar, Suprabhatam (Devotion Hall), Nagarsankeertan (Assemble outside Devotion Hall)06:00 AM - 06:50 AM
- Meditation (Devotion Hall)07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
- Breakfast (Dining Hall)07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
- Bhajans - Session J (Devotion Hall)08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
- Speaker: Bro. Sai Chandra Bhanu (Devotion Hall)09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
- Camp Site Clean UP11:30 AM - 03:30 PM
SSSGC USA REGION 2 - 100 Hour Sadhana Schedule Download PDF

SSSGC Zone 1 USA
Region 2
Retreat 2025
100 Hour Sadhana Schedule

Program Details (in Sadhana Room)
During our Regional Retreat, we will offer 100 hours of sadhana activities in two separate parts:
Venue: Sadhana Room (Ground Floor of Whitehouse @ the Retreat Site)
During Day Time: Participant devotees will engage in: Parayanam readings from sacred scriptures
- Study of texts like Sathyam Shivam Sundaram, Tapovanam, Shirdi Satcharitra, and Vahini Series
- Likitha Japam
- Writing letters to SwamiÂ
During Night Time:Â Participant devotees will offer:
- Instrumental & Musical Offerings (Individual & Group) – Pre-assigned Groups from 10pm – 12am
- Bhajans Singing Pre-assigned Groups from 12am – 2am
- Sri Sathya Sai Sahasranamam
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra chanting
- Sai Gayatri and Gayatri chanting in groups during different hourly slots
Sadhana Signup link: Click here
Bhajan Signup link:Â Click here
Night Schedule
Thursday, May 22nd 2025
- Flute, Violin, & Harmonium Instrumental Musical Offering
Leads
Rushi, Tejas, Krishna, Harshinee Saayi Kotaru, Eeshawnee Kotaru10:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Devotional Singing
Leads
Sudha Ram, Rushi, Krishna11:00 PM -12:00 AM - Percussion Instrumental Offering
Leads
Aravind, Ashish, Rushi, Jai Ahuja, Rutajit, Chilikuri Brothers12:00 AM - 01:00 AM (Friday morning) - Bhajans / Namasmarana / Prayers
OPEN FOR SIGN-UP
01:00 AM - 02:00 AM (Friday morning) - Bhajans / Namasmarana / Prayers
OPEN FOR SIGN-UP
02:00 AM - 03:00 AM (Friday morning) - Bhajans / Namasmarana / Prayers
OPEN FOR SIGN-UP
03:00 AM - 04:00 AM (Friday morning) - Namasmarana / Various Prayers
South Bethesda Center
04:00 AM - 06:00 AM (Friday morning)
Friday, May 23rd 2025
- Veena Instrumental Musical Offering
Leads
Kruti Kartik10:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Devotional Singing
Leads
Suchismita & Siba Mohanty11:00 PM -12:00 AM - Bhajans / Namasmarana / Prayers
Edison Center & Sai Young Adults
12:00 AM - 04:00 AM (Saturday morning) - Namasmarana / Various Prayers
South Bethesda Center
04:00 AM - 06:00 AM (Saturday morning)
Saturday, May 24th 2025
- Veena Instrumental Musical Offering
Leads
Durjati Mudigonda10:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Devotional Singing
Leads
Saranya, Ananya, Sanjana, Mahima, Aparna, Nithya, Shivani, Kalyan, Vidya, Sejal, Sneha, Raj11:00 PM -12:00 AM - Musical Offering
Loudon Sai Center
12:00 AM - 01:00 AM (Sunday morning) - Bhajans / Namasmarana / Prayers
Sai Universal Devotees (Princeton Center)
01:00 AM - 04:00 AM (Sunday morning) - Namasmarana / Various Prayers
South Bethesda Center
04:00 AM - 06:00 AM (Sunday morning)
Sunday, May 25th 2025
- Violin Instrumental Musical Offering
Leads
Nirmala & Sruthi Rajesh10:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Devotional Singing
Leads
Sruthi & Shreyaa Srinivasan11:00 PM -12:00 AM - Bhajans / Namasmarana / Prayers
Jersey City Sai Center
12:00 AM - 01:00 AM (Monday morning) - Bhajans / Namasmarana / Prayers
Loudon Sai Center
01:00 AM - 04:00 AM (Monday morning) - Namasmarana / Various Prayers
South Bethesda Center
04:00 AM - 06:00 AM (Monday morning)
SSSGC USA REGION 2 - Map Layout
SSSGC USA - REGION 2 REGIONAL MEMORIAL DAY RETREAT
Map Layout
RETREAT 2025

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Swami's Room
Vedam Chanting | Nagarsankeertan Arathi | Meditation
Camp Fire
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - 8:30 PM (if weather permits)
Note: Raincheck date
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 8:45 PM (if sunday weather forecast is going to rain)
SADHANA ROOM (WHITE HOUSE)
This room will be used for 100 hours Sadhana starting from Thursday, 6 AM to Monday, 10 AM.
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Sairam ! Note: All Workshops at DOME only.
Devotion Hall:
Suprabhatam | Nagarsankeertan | Bhajans | Guest Speakers | Cultural Programs | Workshops
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GYM (YA Hall Meeting)
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Sairam! Please see the schedule for both Saturday and Sunday.Saturday, May 24 | Activity | Sunday, May 25 | Activity |
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11:15 AM - 12:30 PM | Panel Discussion Anantapur Alumni | 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM | Panel Discussion Sai Student Alumni |
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Panel Discussion: Sri. SS Nagaanand, Sri. Upadhaya, Br. Axay K, Br. Balu K facilitated by Smt. Geetha Ram |
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Panel Discussion Laxminath Sharma and Sreedhar |
PARKING LOT
SSSGC USA REGION 2 - Onsite Service Drive
ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
Eye Glass | Â |
Shelf Stable Milk (Parmalat) | 32oz tetra pak |
Macaroni and Cheese boxes | Regular size |
Macaroni and Cheese Cups | Regular size |
Canned Beans | Chick peas, black beans, red beans |
Canned Vegetables | Green beans, Mixed Veg, Corn, Tomatoes |
Cereal Boxes | Regular size |
Pancake Mix | Regular size |
Pancake Syrup | Regular size |
Peanut Butter Jar | plastic bottle preferred |
Jelly/Jam jar | plastic bottle preferred |
Pasta boxes | Any type |
Pasta sauce | plastic bottle preferred |
Rice | 2 lb or 3 lb bag |
Cooking Oil (Corn or vegetable) | Approx 48oz Plastic bottle |
Sugar | White or brown |
Corn flour | 3 lb approx/1 bag |
Pudding | Individual cups |
Applesauce | Individual cups |
Cereal Bars | Any type |
Cupcakes/Childrens Snacks | Individually wrapped |
Baby food | vegetables, fruits |
Baby Diapers | All sizes |
Baby Wipes | Any type |
Toilet Paper rolls | Individually wrapped (ex. Scott) |
3-in-1 Body Wash/shampoo | For Men |
3-in-1 Body Wash/shampoo | For Women |
Toothpaste | Regular size |
Toothbrushes | Soft or medium |
Clothes – Good Condition | For children, women, men |
Children’s Toys – new or used | Individual small toys, all ages |
Children’s Books – new or used | For ages upto 7 only |
Sports balls | All sports |
Reusable Grocery Bags | Similar to those found in supermarkets |
Live Streaming!!!
Sairam! The following programs (guest speakers, bhajans, SSSE and adult cultural programs) will be live telecast.
Thursday, May 22nd
Programs
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09:00 AM - Bhajans
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10:00 AM - Paduka Pooja
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01:30 PM - Bhajans
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03:00 PM - Guest Speaker
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04:30 PM - Bhajans
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10:00 PM Sadhana Program
Friday, May 23rd
Programs
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09:00 AM - Bhajans
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10:00 AM - Sathya Sai Vratam
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01:30 PM - Bhajans, Guest Speaker : Sis. Indumathie, Pancharatnam, Guest Speaker : Bro. Arnel Ramdatt
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08:00 PM - Bhajans, Devotees sharing experiences with Swami
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10:00 PM Sadhana Program
Saturday, May 24th
Programs
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08:30 AM - Bhajans, Guest Speaker- Shri Upadhyay, Panel Discussion - Anantpur Alumni
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02:45 PM - Panel discussion: SS Naganand, Dr. Upadhya, Dr. Axay and Dr. Balu Karanam. Facilitated by Sister Geetha Ram
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05:00 PM - Cultural Program - SSSE
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07:45 PM - Cultural Program - Sai Students
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10:00 PM Sadhana Program
Sunday, May 25th
Programs
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08:30 AM - Bhajans, Guest Speaker: Shri Naganand, Panel Discussion - Sai Student Alumni
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01:30 PM - Panel Discussion: Laxminath Sharma & Sreedhar, YA Speaker: Dr. Ananth Srinivas and Bhajans
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05:45 PM - Cultural Program by YAs
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10:00 PM Sadhana Program
Monday, May 26th
Programs
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8:30 AM - Bhajans, Guest Speaker: Bro. Sai Chandra Bhanu
Retreat Venue (Camp Green Lane)
249 Camp Green Lane Rd, Green Lane, PA 18054
SSSGC Region 2 USA Retreat
Thursday, May 22, 2025 -
Monday, May 26, 2025
Helpline
+1 (908) 443-1212
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