Puri Dhyana Kendra organized a three-day spiritual retreat on Janmashtami, during August 26-28, 2016. The programme was conducted by Br. Achyutanandaji and Br. Chinmayanandaji. A total of 43 devotees, including 34 outstation devotees, participated in the retreat. The Janmashtami day was celebrated on August 25, 2016, accompanied by a Bhajan session conducted by Br. Achyutanandaji, and concluded with prasad distribution.