Maha Shivaratri

During Amma's 2016 Shivaratri message, she said, "Shivaratri is a celebration of sacrifice, dispassion and renunciation. Shivaratri teaches us to abandon all other thoughts in contemplation of God, and to realize the ultimate purpose of human life."

Join us for an all-night Shivaratri program on Friday, March 8, 2024 at MA Center Chicago (for those who attend our weekly satsang on Saturdays, please note: because this program is on a Friday, there will be NO satsang on Saturday March 9th).

Our Shivaratri program will include a virtual Shivaratri talk by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, puja, chanting, bhajans,  meditation and more. Here's the schedule:

7:00 - 8:30 pm: a light dinner will be served

8:30 - 9:45 pm: Archana and Mahisasuramardini Stotram
9:45 - 10:00 pm:  Chai and snack break
10:00 - 11:00 pm: Virtual Shivaratri satsang talk by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana
11:00 - 1:00 am: Puja, chanting, and bhajans
1:00 - 1:30 am: Break/cleanup
1:30 - 3:00 am: Cultural program
3:00 - 3:45 am: Bhajans 
3:45 - 4:00 am: Break
4:00 - 5:00 am: Archana
5:00 am - Amma's daily livestream program

For information about on-site accommodations, please email macclodging@macenters.org.

Masking is now optional in group gatherings and spaces at MA Center Chicago. Keeping the health and safety of all who wish to attend uppermost in our minds, please abide by the following Covid guidelines:

IIf you have any COVID symptoms, test immediately. If you test positive, isolate for 5 days after symptom onset. You can end isolation after 5 days but should wear a high-quality mask for 5 additional days around others. If you have severe symptoms for 5 days, please isolate for an additional 5 days. MA Center Chicago residents should notify a member of the COVID Preparedness Team to request help obtaining food/other supplies.

No testing is required after international travel, unless you present symptoms.

If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.