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    About

    Paramahansa Yogananda established the international headquarters, the Mother Center, of Self-Realization Fellowship in 1925. It is located on the crest of Mt. Washington, five miles from downtown Los Angeles. Here he lived and worked for more than twenty years, and from this center his lectures, writings, and recorded talks are published and made available worldwide.

    Also situated here are ashrams (monastic communities) for Self-Realization Fellowship monastics.

    Paramahansa Yogananda’s living quarters at the Mother Center have been preserved as a
    shrine, and there are exhibits of some of his personal effects in the library and reception hall. The chapel where he conducted services throughout the years is open daily for prayer and meditation. A lovely outdoor “temple of leaves,” where he often gave classes, also invites quiet reflection and meditation, and visitors are welcome to enjoy the Mother Center gardens.

    Visiting Hours

    General Opening Hours

    Meditation Grounds

    • Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • Closed on Mondays and holidays

    Visitors’ Center & Main Building

    • Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • Closed on Mondays and holidays

    Note: Visiting hours can change on short notice. Changes will be indicated in the section below:


    Special Events and Holidays

    March

    Wednesday, March 13

    Main Building Closed

    Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Thursday, March 14

    Main Building Open 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

    Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Wednesday, March 20

    Main Building Closed

    Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Thursday, March 21

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    Friday, March 29

    Good Friday

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m

    Saturday, March 30

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Sunday, March 31

    Easter

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    May

    Saturday, May 18

    Main Building closed for Kriya Yoga Initiation

    Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Monday, May 27

    Memorial Day

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    July

    Thursday, July 4

    Independence Day

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    CONVOCATION WEEK

    Sunday, July 14

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Monday, July 15

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Tuesday, July 16

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Wednesday, July 17

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Thursday, July 18

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Friday, July 19

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Saturday, July 20

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Sunday, July 21

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Monday, July 22

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    September

    Monday, September 2

    Labor Day

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    October

    Thursday, October 31

    Halloween

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    November

    Saturday, November 9

    Main Building closed for Kriya Yoga Initiation

    Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Thursday, November 28

    Thanksgiving Day

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    Friday, November 29

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Saturday, November 30

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    December

    Sunday, December 22

    Main Building closed

    Meditation Grounds open 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Monday, December 23

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    Tuesday, December 24

    Christmas Eve

    Main Building closed — Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Wednesday, December 25

    Christmas Day

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    Thursday, December 26

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    January 2025

    Wednesday, January 1

    New Year’s Day

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Sunday, January 5

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Saturday, January 11

    Meditation in honor of Paramahansa Yogananda

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    Contact

    3880 San Rafael Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 90065

    (323) 225-2471