With roots deep in ancient consciousness, and a lineage of worship that has lived for millennia in the hearts of humanity, we at SHARANYA honor Goddess, She who facilitates our fullest spiritual journey by taking us to the root of our yearning. Ours is truly the path of the bhakta (devotee) of the Divine, who treasures the temple of this world as vehicle for spiritual healing and ultimate bliss. Sha'can brings together authentic ancient traditions manifest in both East and West, sanctifying embodied spirituality and bringing it to life today. We believe an integral approach to spirituality will best help us to achieve our mission and vision.

Sha'can is a tradition based on the tenets of the Craft (commonly referred to as Wicca) and the Shakta path (Goddess-worshipping path of Hindu Tantra). Because we weave together the path of the Shakta and the Witch, we call the tradition Sha'can. This groundbreaking tradition deeply honors its lineages in the East and West, and embraces old and new wisdom. To see more on Shakta Tantra and its emergence in the West, as well as the relevance of Sha'can, click here.

We at SHARANYA are dedicated to promoting a vision of the world as global community, wherein all individuals exist as part of the divine matrix, each person necessary for the fulfillment of some viable goal.

We believe that the youth of our time also make a difference. Therefore, education and the creation of a crucible in which they can safely evolve is part of our work. This includes facilitation of Rites of Passage for people of all ages, but especially women and girls. These ceremonies promote self-esteem, personal empowerment, and a sense of community.

We share our work with you and hope that regardless of your personal spiritual path, you will join us in our efforts to celebrate life, create peace and to bridge the worlds of East and West.

The way into the Sha'can tradition is through our Daughters of Kali program, which accepts new members each summer. We are currently working on a book and distance learning program, to enable those outside the San Francisco Bay Area to join the Sha'can path in an authentic and guided way. To learn more about the Daughters of Kali apprenticeship program, visit our Daughters of Kali page.

Initiation is possible for those who wish to delve deeper into this spiritual path. If, after initiation, this path truly speaks to you, ordination is possible. Ordination with SHARANYA requires a minimum commitment of three years, after which point you may become a Rashani, an ordained Minister and Priestess of the Goddess. Visit our ordination information to find out more detailed information.

Whether you live inside or outside the Bay Area, you are welcome to join us on one of our sacred journeys. Each year, we take groups of spiritual seekers to India and France, to discover the mysteries of the Dark Goddess. Each is an incredible opportunity to delve deeper into your spiritual path, expand your horizons, learn first-hand about living Goddess traditions, and experience real history and culture with an experienced, personal guide. For more information on our pilgrimages to India and France, see our schedule of pilgrimages.

OUR COVENANT... I. Sa'ham (She I am): I am the Goddess manifest; I recognize Her in all of Creation. II. I remember all that is, was and ever will be. Live the present moment, honor the ancestors, respect the future generations; time is not linear, but travels in a sacred spiral that spans all of existence. III. I provoke, invoke and live the Divine Will. Commit to transforming yourself, your community and the planet by doing the work of spirituality; make your practice that of the awakened mystic in our time. Evam Astu! So mote it be! \