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Maha Ganapathy Homa by Swami Shantamritananda Puri

A photo of Swami Shantamritananda Puri performing a homa

Jun 18, 2022 4:30am-7:00am (ended)

To sponsor this homa, please visit the Amrita Puja site here.

On Saturday, June 18, at 4:45 AM CT, Swami Shantamritananda Puri will perform a Maha Ganapathy Homa at MA Center Chicago. The Maha Ganapathy Homa is an auspicious fire ceremony to help those suffering from losses, when starting a new business or investments, when getting married, or to remove obstacles. It is also performed for birthdays. To register for this event, please click here.

Those who register are welcome to attend in person, but if unable to attend, prasad will be mailed after the homa.

Questions? Email us at macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.

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Guru Stotram chanting
Bhajans (devotional singing)
Closing prayers and arati

Maha Ganapathy Homa by Swami Shantamritananda Puri

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