Experiencing Devī:
A Sacred Retreat for the Soul
Recent Webinar: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 9:30 pm IST
About the Webinar:
Join us for a free live webinar introducing “Experiencing Devī”—a transformative, in-person four-day retreat hosted by Hindu University of America from August 29 – September 1, 2025, at the serene Pine Lake Retreat in Orlando, Florida.
In this online session, you’ll learn what makes this retreat truly special—a sacred space to reconnect with the Divine Feminine in Her many forms: Lakṣmī, Sarasvatī, Durgā, and Umā Gaurī. Whether you’re spiritually inclined, academically curious, musically inspired, or simply seeking inner renewal, this retreat is designed to immerse you in the rich and living tradition of Devī worship through scripture, music, mantra, ritual, and personal experience.
✨ Why Attend This Webinar?
You’ll know if this retreat is right for you—whether you’re a lifelong seeker or someone just beginning to connect with the feminine Divine.
You’ll get early registration insights, including limited accommodation options and travel tips.
You’ll hear how this retreat can be a turning point—a time to rejuvenate your inner world through spiritual practice, music, nature, and community.
Come get a taste of what it means to truly experience Devī.
Let this webinar be your first step toward a sacred journey of devotion, discovery, and deep inner connection.
🪔 RSVP now and step into the sacred space of Devī’s grace.
Get to Know panelist
Sri. Sree Aswath
Sri. Sree Aswath is a retired system analyst from the Franklin County Board of Development Disabilities, Columbus, Ohio. He has an academic background in physics, mathematics, Law, and computer sciences. He is a Vedic scholar and had training in Sanskrit from his grandfather, Sri MSS Sastry, Vidwan of Mysore Court. He also had received formal training in Vedas for 9 years from Acharya of Yajur Veda, Professor Anantakrishna of Bangalore Sanskrit College.
Course Offered by Panelist at HUA
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Introduction to the Vedic Chanting
HSF1402 – The practice of Sanātana Dharma encompasses two vital dimensions: Jñāna Kānḍa (knowledge) and Karma Kānḍa (application), with Vedamantra chanting acting as the conduit between the two. Bhagavān Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, in his Sādhana Paṃcaka, enjoins every spiritual aspirant to engage in daily Veda study (Vedo nityam adhīyatām), underscoring the significance of accurate chanting and comprehension of the mantras. Śri Śaṅkarācārya furthe emphasizes the importance of performing karma as prescribed in the Vedas (tadutim karma svanuśṭheeyatām). This course comprehensively covers both dimensions, elucidating the meaning and intonation of mantras while also delving into their application in the three types of rituals – nitya (daily), naimittika (occasional), and kāmya (for specific desired ends) – as well as in festivals – vratas and utsavas.
Talks by Sri. Sree Aswath
Faculty in News
HUA 5th Anniversary & Inauguration of the new HUA Office
Marking five years of progress, HUA inaugurated its new office at Pine Lake Retreat, Groveland, with traditional pujas, collective chanting, and a heartfelt celebration of donors, faculty, and staff contributions.
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Our Faculty Shri Sree Aswath ji Recognized
Hindu University of America proudly celebrates Shri Sree Aswath ji, honored as 'An Outstanding Ohioan' by the Ohio House of Representatives for his remarkable contributions, profound knowledge, and dedication to...
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