MONT ZEN ESSENCE SANCTUARY / SHIVAGANGE HILLS, BENGALURU

Awaken to the Present Osho Meditation Festival

3-Day Residential Meditation Gathering

An invitation to step away from the city and immerse yourself in guided active meditations, silent awareness, cathartic release, and joyful White Robe celebrations led by Swami Mahendra Rajdev amidst the ancient boulder landscapes of Shivagange.

DATES & TIMING Sep 25 – 27, 2026 Fri 10:30 AM – Sun 3:00 PM
LOCATION Mont Zen Essence Shivagange Foothills (55 km BLR)
FACILITATION Sw. Mahendra Rajdev & Certified Meditation Team
PASSES & ROOMS From ₹5,500 Stay & Satvik Dining Included

Event Overview

A Sacred Sanctuary Immersed in Nature

The Awaken to the Present: Osho Meditation Festival is an invitation to step out of modern sensory overload and land fully in this moment. Carefully curated over 3 immersive days, the journey harmonizes active release, deep third-eye stillness, and ecstatic celebration amidst the sacred geological energy of Shivagange Hills.

Festival Dates
September 25, 26, & 27, 2026
Reporting Time
10:30 AM on Sep 25, 2026
Check-out Time
3:00 PM on Sep 27, 2026
Facilitation
Swami Mahendra Rajdev & Team

Event Highlights & Daily Practices

Active Methods & Deep Stillness

Active Catharsis & Release 01

Dynamic & Devavani Meditation

Break through emotional blocks with powerful morning catharsis, followed by expressive vocal discharge to quiet the conscious mind and reset the nervous system.

Third-Eye & Transformation 02

Shivanetra & Kali Meditation

Tap into third-eye awareness and unleash raw transformational energy to dissolve inner friction, habitual hesitation, and subconscious resistance.

Energy Harmonization 03

Chakra & Mandala Meditation

Rebalance your subtle energy centers through structured movement, rhythmic breathwork, and centered circular visualization inside the tranquil hall.

Pure Mindfulness 04

Vipassana Meditation

Ground your practice in pure, unconditioned presence and silent mindfulness, resting without effort in the witness consciousness.

Heart Opening & Freedom 05

Cacao Ceremony & Ecstatic Dance

Connect with a heart-opening sacred plant remedy paired with uninhibited, soul-led movement, acoustic resonance, and authentic joyful liberation.

Vibrational Relaxation 06

Sound Healing & Keertan Meditation

Melt into deep acoustic soundscapes, singing bowls, and communal devotional music that lift the spirit into ecstatic celebration and silence.

Shivagange Nature Immersion 07

Optional Morning Trekking

Reconnect with living nature through sunrise walks along the scenic granite trails of Shivagange, breathing pure hill air before morning practices.

Daily Schedule

Balanced Rhythm of Active Release, Deep Stillness & Joyful Celebration

Day 1 – Friday, 25th September 2026

Arrival, Grounding & Welcome Night
Opening Day
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Arrival, Registration & Room Allocation
11:30 AM – 01:00 PM Welcome Circle, Orientation & Introductory Meditation
01:00 PM – 02:30 PM Nutritious Vegetarian Lunch & Rest
02:30 PM – 04:30 PM Devavani & Kali Meditation
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Evening Tea & Refreshments
06:00 PM – 07:30 PM Evening Meditation & Silent Integration
08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Dinner
09:00 PM – 10:30 PM Welcome Night: Sound Healing & Keertan Meditation

Day 2 – Saturday, 26th September 2026

Deep Dive, Energy Harmonization & Ecstatic Celebration
Intensive Day
06:00 AM – 07:00 AM Osho Dynamic Meditation / Optional Morning Trekking
07:30 AM – 08:30 AM Herbal Tea & Healthy Breakfast
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM Vipassana & Shivanetra Meditation
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Chakra & Mandala Meditation Session
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM Nutritious Vegetarian Lunch & Rest / Personal Integration
03:00 PM – 04:30 PM Deep Expression & Active Catharsis
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Evening Tea & Refreshments
06:00 PM – 07:30 PM Osho Kundalini & Evening Satsang
08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Dinner
09:00 PM – 10:30 PM Cacao Ceremony & Ecstatic Dance

Day 3 – Sunday, 27th September 2026

Stillness, Integration & Gratitude Farewell
Closing Day
06:00 AM – 07:00 AM Osho Dynamic Meditation / Sunrise Walk
07:30 AM – 08:30 AM Healthy Breakfast
08:30 AM – 10:30 AM Silent Vipassana & Integration Meditation
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Closing Ceremony, Sharing Circle & Gratitude Meditation
01:00 PM – 02:30 PM Farewell Vegetarian Lunch
02:30 PM – 03:00 PM Packing, Reflections & Check-out (by 3:00 PM)

What's Included in Your Journey

Complete, All-Inclusive Sanctuary Experience

Full Festival Facilitation

Access to all active and silent meditation sessions, ceremonies, sound baths, and satsangs led by Swami Mahendra Rajdev & team.

Wholesome Vegetarian Dining

All delicious, freshly cooked vegetarian breakfasts, lunches, dinners, herbal teas, and daily refreshments throughout the 3 days.

Sanctuary Accommodation

Full 2-night stay according to your chosen lodging tier (from shared dormitories to private luxury AC rooms) in tranquil nature.

Nature Treks & Ceremonies

Morning hill treks along Shivagange, ceremonial cacao medicine, ecstatic dance celebration, and sound healing acoustic sessions.

Meet Your Facilitators

Guiding Your Journey of Awakening, Healing & Celebration

Swami Mahendra Rajdev
Lead Mentor

Swami Mahendra Rajdev

Chief Mentor & Osho Meditation Facilitator

With decades of immersive devotion to Osho’s transformative vision, Swami Mahendra Rajdev brings tremendous heart, infectious celebration, and razor-sharp clarity to every retreat space. Known for holding an exceptionally safe, grounded, and high-energy container, he gently guides seekers through intense active release into boundless inner silence.

Leading the 3-day festival container, he facilitates dynamic active meditations, evening white robe celebrations, catharsis release, and deep satsang circles.

Ma Taradevi

Ma Taradevi

Yoga & Dance Energy

Guiding joyful morning flow, mindful yogic alignment, and ecstatic dance energy that harmonize the physical and spiritual body.

Sw Vinay

Sw Vinay

Marma Therapy

Specialist in ancient Ayurvedic vital energy points (Marma points) to unlock blocked prana, release deep muscular stress, and restore vitality.

Ma Ayuushi Jain

Ma Ayuushi Jain

Feminine Healing

Holding sacred, compassionate spaces for somatic feminine wisdom, emotional healing, intuitive grace, and deep energetic grounding.

Sw Harish

Sw Harish

Sound Healing

Channeling sacred acoustic sound vibrations, singing bowls, voice harmonics, and meditative frequencies that soothe the nervous system.

Ma Hema

Ma Hema

Chakra Activation

Guiding deep chakra alignment, energy breathwork, and subtle body awakening to dissolve inner blocks and elevate consciousness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know Before Attending

What are the exact arrival and check-out timings? +

Reporting and registration begins at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 25, 2026. This gives you time to settle in, receive your room allocation, and attend the welcome orientation starting at 11:30 AM. The festival concludes after reflections and farewell lunch on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with check-out by 3:00 PM.

Do I need prior experience with Osho active meditations? +

No prior meditation experience is required. Swami Mahendra Rajdev and the team explain every technique with live demonstrations and clear instructions before each stage, making it deeply enriching for newcomers and profound for experienced practitioners alike.

What kind of food is served? +

All meals are 100% wholesome, nutritious vegetarian cuisine crafted with fresh ingredients to support physical release and mental lightness during active meditations. Herbal teas and nourishing snacks are served between morning and afternoon sessions.

What should I pack for the 3-day festival? +

Bring comfortable, loose clothing suited for vigorous movement (maroon and white clothing are traditional for Osho meditations), good walking shoes for the morning hill treks, personal toiletries, a towel, and a reusable water bottle.

Where is Mont Zen Essence located and how do I get there? +

Mont Zen Essence is nestled in the foothills near Shivagange, approximately 55 km northwest of Bengaluru. The journey takes about 1.5 to 2 hours by car via NH 48 / Tumkur Road. After registering, you will be invited to our WhatsApp group where carpooling and travel groups are coordinated.

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Awaken to the Present: Osho Meditation Festival

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Shared peaceful dormitory stay surrounded by fresh hill air and nature gardens.

₹5,500 per person / all-inclusive
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₹6,500 per person / all-inclusive
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₹9,500 per person / all-inclusive
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₹12,500 per person / all-inclusive
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₹17,500 per person / all-inclusive
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Sanctuary Coordinates

Mont Zen Essence, Near Shivagange Hills, Bengaluru

Surrounded by primordial granite hillscapes, silent nature orchards, and fresh clean air, Mont Zen Essence is dedicated to holding pure meditative awareness away from urban noise.