The Sacred Calendar

Important
Ashram Days

Each year Tapoban observes seven days of deep gratitude, celebration and silence — moments where the commune turns into a living festival of meditation.

Osho Mahaparinirvana Day Celebration

January 19

On 19th January 1990, Osho left his body. Tapoban honors this day each year with a 24-hour silent meditation, music, and dance — celebrating his journey beyond the body, beyond death.

Osho Enlightenment Day & Tapoban Establishment Day

March 21

Osho attained enlightenment on 21st March 1953. The same date marks the establishment of Osho Tapoban. We celebrate with morning Dynamic, special discourses, music and a great evening Arati.

Swami Anand Arun Birthday Celebration

April 15

Sannyasins from around the world gather at Tapoban to celebrate the birthday of our beloved Master Swami Anand Arun with garlands, songs, dance and a long evening of satsang.

Guru Purnima — Master's Day

Full moon of Ashadh

The most sacred day for any disciple. Tapoban celebrates Guru Purnima with a day-long meditation programme, devotional music and a deep evening satsang in gratitude to the Master.

Swami Anand Arun's Sannyas Birthday

September 11

The day Swami Anand Arun took sannyas at the feet of Osho. A whole day of celebration, kirtan and a message from the Master himself in recordings.

Osho Birthday Celebration

December 11

Osho was born on 11th December 1931. The commune lights up with diyas, music and deep meditation — a celebration of the master's descent on planet earth.

Buddha Purnima & International Meditation Day

Full moon of Vaishakh

Celebrating Buddha's birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana on a single full moon — combined since 2024 with the United Nations' World Meditation Day on December 21.