POSTPONED: GANESH KIRTAN & NEW YEAR’S BLESSING CEREMONY
Dear Friends,
I was getting ready to send the final reminder about the Ganesh Kirtan and New Year’s Blessing Ceremony, when I received news that someone I met with over the weekend has tested positive for Covid.
According to my hurried research it takes 5-7 days after exposure to get accurate test results, so I won’t know if I actually got the virus in time to go ahead with the Ganesh program. It’s too big a production to do entirely on my own. I need a few other people to help in various ways, even if the musicians are all remote. And obviously, I can’t risk exposing anyone. This unfortunately means we have to cancel the Ganesh Kirtan.
We have a beautiful program prepared, and I still want to do it. But we will need to see how this all plays out before we can reschedule. I feel fine, but of course I have to do the responsible thing. I’ll keep you updated.
We always point out that even though Ganesh removes obstacles on the path, he can also place obstacles before us to move us in another direction. So it seems Ganesh has put an obstacle on this particular path, and we’ll see what he has in mind! We’ll reschedule when the time is right.
I’m very sad to have to cancel the program, and I appreciate your understanding. I look forward to singing, chanting, and praying with you again when we’re able to do it.
With love and pranams,
Uma