Ganesha Chaturthi with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana
Aug 30, 2025 12:00pm-7:30pm
Join us for our annual Ganesha Chaturthi satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, honoring Lord Ganesha, widely revered as the remover of obstacles. Here's the tenative schedule (subject to change):
Afternoon Program:
12:20-2:30PM - Special Ganesha puja
Evening Program:
3:00-4:00pm – Archana
4:00-4:30pm – Evening Ganesha puja and Ganesha ashtotaram (chanting)
4:30-5:15pm- Ganesha bhajans and arati
5:15-6:00pm – Ganesha Visarjan (immersion)
6:00-6:15pm - Arati, meditation, and prasad
Saturday
Aug
16
9:30am - 7:30pm
We warmly invite you to join us Saturday for a day of community, seva, and satsang, starting with seva at 9:30 am as we work to prepare MA Center Chicago for the upcoming programs at MA Center Chicago with Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri. All ages and skill sets are welcome! Seva will followed by... more ›
Saturday
Aug
16
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago
Join us Saturday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.
"The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›
Saturday
Aug
16
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›
Saturday
Aug
16
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
Sunday
Aug
17
6:00am - 8:30am
"The silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation helps us find peace and true happiness in this noisy world." ~Amma
Join us for a Silent Sunday Morning with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with archana in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall at 6am, followed by chanting the... more ›
Tuesday
Aug
19
10:00am - 11:00am
The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the ancient seers for the well-being of humanity. Yoga helps us reconnect with nature and eventually become one with God. - Amma
Please join us for gentle chair yoga... more ›
Friday
Aug
22
6:30am - 9:00pm
Sign up for a day of inspiration, reflection, and volunteerism with Amma's most senior disciple, Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri. Rooted in the AYUDH youth group’s mission to awaken youth and cultivate mindfulness, this one-day event features a spiritual talk, guided meditation, uplifting devotional... more ›
Saturday
Aug
23
A Multi-Day Event
Saturday
Aug
23
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago
Join us Saturday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.
"The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›
Saturday
Aug
23
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
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All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:
WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Sunday through Friday at 5:50 pm (starts with 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation)
Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us live or via Zoom: https://bit.ly/maccmed
Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402
Passcode: 092753
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EVENING BHAJANS
Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and arati
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