• sliderimage1.png
  • sliderimage2.png

What they say about the Mela

I felt very welcomed, positive experiences with everybody and leaving with a lot of good energy

 

A rare opportunity to share a spiritual lifestyle with other people

 

Lots of meaningful conversation

 

This is my first mela and I've gotten a lot out of it. My meditation is getting deeper

 

It was wonderful to see my children having such a good time

 

The Ananda Mela is an inspiring and welcoming festival for all ages, offering the experience of a spiritual lifestyle in an open and relaxed atmosphere.

As we step into 2012, we weave the three strands of spirituality, community and creativity into an uplifting festival that empowers us in these challenging times.

Some of the features of the Festival of Bliss are:

  • Two collective meditations and two yoga classes each day
  • Delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals
  • Inspiring workshops and enjoyable evening programs
  • A full 24 hours of chanting (kiirtan) on the middle day of the week
  • Wonderful childcare and interesting teen programs
  • Community creations, affinity groups, collective performances and sport

This year we're excited to have as special guest Sohail Inayatullah, a distinguished professor of Futures Studies. Sohail is very much at the cutting edge of this  important field and is a consultant to governments, large corporations and community based organizations globally. Please click here to find out more about Sohail.

We’re Turning 30!

The festival has been running at the Ananda Palli community in Stanthorpe, Queensland for 29 years. We would like to thank everyone who has participated over the years for making the Mela the blissful event that we all love. We look forward to a warm gathering of old and new friends to celebrate this milestone.

If you’d like to help with childcare, offer a workshop or need any other information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Click here to see our exciting programme.

Ananda Mela 6 – 12 January 2012, is a Festival of Bliss featuring yoga & meditation, culture, creativity, arts & crafts, inspiring workshops, community creations, delicious vegetarian food, a camping holiday for all the family and a great way to start the new year. Organised by Ananda Marga near Stanthorpe, Qld, Australia, 2012 is our 30th anniversary and we're planning an extra special event.

In a nutshell Ananda Mela, a festival of bliss, organized in Australia, offers meditation and yoga. So all from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast/Gympie, Lismore, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Derby, Stanthorpe etc can Join US!

View Our Online Photo Album