Maha Sri Yaga is a laser-focused, purpose-driven group tantric practice that is being held at the Sri Vidya Shrine in Khajuraho, India. Long revered by adepts, Maha Sri Yaga is a pinnacle of tantra sadhana and is centered around the Sri Sukta, a cluster of 16 mantras dedicated to the Divine Mother Sri. This 6-month long practice is offered in six sessions, each of which is an in-person retreat in Khajuraho, India, involving a group practice of Sri Sukta and a study track of lectures with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD. These study tracks will all be filmed and made available as digital courses shortly after the live in-person sessions.
An in-depth study of scripture is an integral part of Maha Sri Yaga. The scriptures selected here come from vedic and tantric sources, especially those belonging to the Sri Vidya tradition of the Himalayan Masters. They embody the time-tested wisdom of the ancient sages.
These scriptures are treasured repositories of the tools, means, practices, and experiences we need to find sacred connection with our inner self, with the Creator, and with her creation. They are the written chronicles of the Sages’ quest for inner peace, inner happiness, inner stability, boundless patience, and, above all, for ultimate freedom and lasting fulfillment.
The study of these scriptures prepares us to hear the unheard sound of silence and feel the presence of imperceptible divinity within and all around us. Collectively, these scriptures empower us to comprehend the unsung portion of any mantra, including the mantras of Sri Sukta. They empower us to immerse ourselves in the most subtle dimension of our personal and group practices, including Maha Sri Yaga. Put succinctly, the study of these scriptures constitutes what Patanjali calls svadhyaya—the study of one’s self, leading to the study of all.
Ways to Register
Option 1: Purchase all 6 sessions together at a reduced bundle rate.
Option 2: Purchase individual sessions à la carte for $299 each. See below for details and links.
Attending Maha Sri Yaga in person?
As a participant in Khajuraho, you’ll receive digital access to the study track(s) you attended for no additional cost, plus a special discount on the full 6-session bundle. If you haven’t received your discount code, email [email protected]
This scripture is a story of the indomitable will of a seeker who is determined to attain victory over the self-defeating tendencies of the mind. The name of that seeker is Nachiketa—another name for Chikalita, one of the Sages who received the revelation of the Sri Sukta.
This scripture guides us on the middle path and tells us how to build a bridge between our inner and outer success, worldly ambitions and spiritual aspirations. It tells us how to mine the best of the past, and by using it correctly, how to build a safe and stable present and a bright future. It teaches us how to be sensitive and realistic to the needs and demands of our present, and at the same time, if need be, demolish lifeless values and practices which pose a threat to our inner and outer growth.
Lecture Titles
Lecture 1 – Winning the Favor of the Lord of Death
Lecture 2 – Yogic Understanding of Heaven and Hell
Lecture 3 – Understanding the Law of Karma
Lecture 4 – Creating a New Destiny
Lecture 5 – Igniting the Sacred Fire
Lecture 6 – Yaga: Transforming Collective Consciousness
Lecture 7 – Humans and Their Place in the Natural World
Lecture 8 – Concluding Session
*Lectures release on October 19, 2025
The Durga Saptashati is a treasure trove of tantra sadhana. It consists of 700 mantras. By using the narrative of a king who had lost his kingdom to another king, and a rich merchant who suffered a heavy loss in his business, the scripture tells us that uncertainty is part of life; unforeseen circumstances are always there. Forces that shake our inner and outer world follow us like night follows day.
In the case of an ordinary person, fear, worry, anger, doubt, betrayal—all leading to the collapse of our will and hope, are an inescapable reality. But within all of us, there is an extraordinary spark. By awakening that spark, and fueling and expanding it further, we can incinerate these conditions in which an ordinary person drowns. Exactly how we can do it is the subject matter of the Durga Saptashati.
Lecture Titles
Lecture 1 – How the Scripture Durga Saptashati Came About
Lecture 2 – Yoga Nidra and Her Power of Protection
Lecture 3 – The Birth of the Goddess: Process and Purpose
Lecture 4 – The Goddess’s Message to Anger and Ego
Lecture 5 – The Fate of a Demon with Smoke-Filled Eyes
Lecture 6 – Crushed in the Jaws of Goddess Kali
Lecture 7 – The Reward of Shakti Sadhana
Lecture 8 – Concluding Session
*Lectures release on November 18, 2025
The Tripura Rahasya is the summary of the Sage Parashurama’s lifetime of practice and experience. It is in the form of a dialogue between Parashurama and his student, Sumedha, who, after gaining this knowledge from his master, committed himself to intense study and practice. Consequently, he reached such a high degree of enlightenment that he himself became the seer of the Durga Saptashati, the previous scripture in this series of study.
While delineating the most sublime practice of tantra, this scripture sheds light on a broad range of tantra vidya—the secret of tantric rituals, sacred fire, mysteries surrounding chakras, deities, and mantras. It clarifies the difference between perfunctory rituals and the ones pulsating with true love, knowledge, faith, and personal connection. It clarifies why some prosper in their spiritual and worldly endeavors without much effort, and why others struggle. Finally, it focuses on the power of Divine Grace and the way to achieve it and assimilate it.
Lecture Titles
Lecture 1 – How the Scripture Tripura Rahasya Came About
Lecture 2 – Sage Sumedha and the Mountain of Sri
Lecture 3 – Sri Chakra: The Home of Goddess Sri and Her Family
Lecture 4 – The First Three Tiers of Sri Chakra
Lecture 5 – The Middle Three Tiers of Sri Chakra
Lecture 6 – The Last Three Tiers of Sri Chakra
Lecture 7 – Jnana Kalika Stotra: Living with the Wisdom of Sri Chakra
Lecture 8 – Concluding Session
*Lectures release on December 18, 2025
The Netra Tantra is the source text of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra. For ages, beginners as well as adepts have been using this mantra to heal individuals and the natural world. Using the dialogue between Shakti and Shiva as a means, the Netra Tantra describes fourteen conditions that drain the sap of life, and explains how the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra can stop this drainage and refill our body, mind, and consciousness with the vibrant lifeforce.
The uniqueness of this text lies in the fact that it takes the idea of disease, its cause, and its cure to a place not ordinarily known to humankind. According to this scripture, food and water can remove hunger and thirst; herbs can cure disease; spiritual leaders can guide our souls; politicians can fix our nations; people specializing in the knowledge of environment may fix the natural world. But, if the food, water, herbs, spiritual leaders, politicians, and specialists themselves are sick, then who will fix these problems?
The mind is the source of all strengths and weaknesses. Our sick ideologies, views, and aspirations contaminate both our inner and outer world. In such a circumstance, diseases, social instability, and natural calamities walk into our life faster than a mighty army of experts can conceive a solution. By exploring the cause of diseases beyond the physical world, and by unleashing the power of inner healing, the Netra Tantra ensures that we learn the art of transforming collective consciousness and contribute to the nourishment of the natural world.
Lecture Titles
Lecture 1 – How the Scripture Netra Tantra Came About
Lecture 2 – The Transmission of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and the Range of its Healing Power
Lecture 3 – Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra for Personal Healing
Lecture 4 – Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra for Reviving an Ailing or Even Extinct Tradition
Lecture 5 – Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra for Healing the Collective Consciousness
Lecture 6 – Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra for Healing and Re-Energizing the Natural World
Lecture 7 – The Practice of Rudra Yaga in the Tradition of Sri Vidya
Lecture 8 – Concluding Session
*Lectures release on January 16, 2026
The Sri Vidyarnava is the biggest compendium of tantra sadhana, and the greatest gift of the Tradition of the Sages to the human race. A thousand years ago, it was compiled by one of the greatest masters of our Tradition, named Vidyaranya Yati. In regard to spiritual wisdom, practices, and experiences, this text can be summarized in one phrase: What is found here may be found elsewhere, but what is not here cannot be found anywhere.
Sri Vidyarnava is the epitome of tantric literature. Nowhere else do we find as comprehensive a delineation of tantric practices, particularly Sri Vidya, as we do here. This text covers all kaula, mishra, and samaya schools of tantra. Right and left-hand tantra, along with their subtle nuances, find their full expression. Most importantly, this scripture describes how to arrange different practices belonging to different schools and traditions in a sensible order and build a practice so inclusive and so complete that deep within, we know we are on the most fulfilling path. The practice of Maha Sri Yaga, for example, comes from this text.
Lecture Titles
Lecture 1 – How the Scripture Sri Vidyarnava Came About
Lecture 2 – The Masters of the Sri Vidya Tradition
Lecture 3 – Fundamental Philosophy and World View of the Sri Vidya Tradition
Lecture 4 – Cardinal Message of the Sri Vidya Tradition
Lecture 5 – Assimilating the Message of the Masters in Our Personal Life
Lecture 6 – Need for Sangha, the Company of Inspiring Souls
Lecture 7 – Need for Living with Dharma, the Natural Laws Ensuring We Co-Exist and Thrive Together
Lecture 8 – Concluding Session
*Lectures release on February 15, 2026
Comprised of 100 mantras, the Saundaryalahari is attributed to the 71st master of the Sri Vidya Tradition. The Saundaryalahari occupies a central place in the monastic order of Shankaracharya. At face value, this text appears to be an excellent piece of literature. And yet, the inner content and intent of this text is so thickly veiled that to most readers and practitioners, it remains an impenetrable mystery. Despite more than 30 commentaries in Sanskrit language alone, the Saundaryalahari is guarded by the Tradition and passed on through direct transmission.
In this program, we’ll study the contextual history of the Saundaryalahari, its esoteric power, and the application of select mantras that have bearing on our personal life and the natural world. Finally, we’ll focus on six mantras which deem extremely relevant to bring refinement to our existing practices, overcome our unique obstacles, and gather the tonic we need to live a vibrant and fulfilling life.
Lecture Titles
Lecture 1 – How the Scripture Saundaryalahari Came About
Lecture 2 – A True Conqueror
Lecture 3 – Steps to Inner Conquest
Lecture 4 – Fruits of Seeing the Creator in Her Creation
Lecture 5 – Tritari Mantra and the First Verse of Saundaryalahari
Lecture 6 – Tritari Mantra and the Third Verse of Saundaryalahari
Lecture 7 – Tritari Mantra and the Eighth Verse of Saundaryalahari
Lecture 8 – Concluding Session
*Lectures release on March 14, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
You can read all about the full Maha Sri Yaga group practice on our excursions webpage.
No, due to the time difference and also the nature of internet connectivity on campus in Khajuraho, all sessions will be delivered as on-demand courses a couple of weeks after the live in-person sessions.
No, only the study track lecture sessions will be included in the digital courses.
Yes, if you would like to purchase the full bundle, we are happy to set up a payment plan that automatically charges your credit card. Please contact us at [email protected] to request a payment plan.
About Panditji
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a modern-day master and living link in the unbroken Himalayan Tradition. He is the successor to Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas, and the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. As the author of numerous books, including his autobiography Touched by Fire: The Ongoing Journey of a Spiritual Seeker, Pandit Tigunait offers practical guidance on applying yogic and tantric wisdom to modern life. For over 40 years he has touched innumerable lives around the world as a teacher, humanitarian, and visionary spiritual leader. You can view more of his teachings online in the library of Himalayan Institute Online.
Pandit Tigunait holds two doctorates: one in Sanskrit from the University of Allahabad in India, and another in Oriental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Family tradition gave Pandit Tigunait access to a vast range of spiritual wisdom preserved in both the written and oral traditions. Before meeting his master, Pandit Tigunait studied Sanskrit, the language of the ancient scriptures of India, as well as the languages of the Buddhist, Jaina, and Zorastrian traditions. In 1976, Swami Rama ordained Pandit Tigunait into the 5,000-year-old lineage of the Himalayan Masters.