New Year's Eve Bhagavati Seva Puja & Satsang with Swamini
(Yearly event) Dec 31, 2023 to Jan 01, 2026 (ended)
To register for a sankalpa (special intention) click here.
Ring in 2026 with a special New Year's Eve program at MA Center Chicago, including a Bhagavati Seva puja and satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 6 pm.
At 6 pm, Swamini will perform an auspicious traditional Kerala-style Vedic puja ceremony dedicated to the Divine Mother. All are welcome to attend. To register for a sankalpa (special intention) click here. The cost is $100 USD and registration cut-off is Wednesday, Dec. 31st at 4pm CT.
The Bhagavati Seva Puja is an ancient Vedic ceremony for restoring balance in the environment and bringing peace within us and in the world. It is conducted to receive the blessings of the Divine Mother. This puja will be performed by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana and will include bhajans and chants during the puja.
After the puja, we'll have a New Year's Eve dinner, followed by a satsang talk by Swamini, bhajans, chanting, meditation, and arati. Here's the schedule:
EVENING PROGRAM:
6:00 - 8:00PM - Bhagavati Seva Puja by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana
8:00 - 8:15PM - Puja Prasadam
8:15- 9:15PM - New Year’s Eve Dinner
POST DINNER:
09:30 - 10:00PM - Special New Year’s Eve Talk by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana ji
10:00 - 11:00PM - New Year’s Eve Bhajans
11:00 - 11:40PM - Guided Meditation and New Year's Intentions
11:40 - 12:10PM - Lokah Samastah Chanting
12:10 - 12:30AM - Arati and Prasadam
If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org
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