When

Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 - Friday, Jan 1, 2027    
10:30 pm - 12:00 am

Where

Ananda Temple in Beaverton
4855 SW Watson Avenue, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005

To welcome the New Year and offer the past year into the Divine Light, we will have a fire ceremony and repeat the Mahamrityunjaya mantra 108 times, offering rice as a symbol of our past karma.

There will also be readings, an affirmation and meditation. We will ring the gong at 12 AM to welcome 2026.

All are welcome.  This event is free.

The Mahamritunjaya Mantra 

Om

Triambakam yajamahe

sugandim pushti vardhanam

urvarukam eva bhandhan

mrityor mukshiya mamritat

Swaha.

 translation:

We worship that One of divine vision

who nourishes all living beings.

May He free us from death

and grant us immortality.

New Year's Eve Fire Ceremony