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Onam Satsang & Celebration

(Yearly event) Aug 26, 2023 to Sep 14, 2024 (ended)

We will celebrate Onam, the colorful harvest festival of Kerala, with a day of community and Satsang. Amma says that the festival of Onam and its celebrations give us the message that prosperity, peace, and affluence result when ancient spiritual traditions and the modern world go hand in hand. Our Onam festivities will reflect the fine traditions of India, including Pookalam (beautiful flower arrangements like the one shown below outside of Amma's room during a past Onam), bhajans, a talk on the significance of Onam, an Onam cultural program, and of course, Sadhya, a grand Onam feast. See the schedule below.

Schedule for Saturday:
2:00-4:00PM - Pookalam (Flower arrangement)

4:00PM - 5:00PM - Archana

5:00PM -6:00PM - Onam talk and Onam festivities (tug of war)

6:00-8:15PM - Satsang (Bhajans, Arati, and Meditation), followed by an Onam Talk and Onam Cultural Program

8:15-9:15PM - Onam Sadhya (Kerala-style dinner)

Sunday

Sep

8:00am - 2:00pm

Mother's Kitchen

Inspired by Amma's teachings, Mother’s Kitchen groups in North America prepare, cook and serve 150,000 meals for the homeless and hungry each year. At MA Center Chicago, on the first Sunday of every month, we prepare food in the MACC kitchen starting at 8AM and then serve it at a local shelter. If... more ›

Tuesday

Sep

8:00am - 9:00am

Tuesday Morning Amrita Yoga Class

Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago Join us Tuesday 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 ›

Tuesday

Sep

10:00am - 11:00am

Chair Yoga Class

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 ›

Saturday

Sep

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bhajan Class

Amma says, "Bhajans are prayers in the form of songs, rich in meaning and full of devotional content." The MACC Bhajan Class meets virtually on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. This class is offered for those who wish to learn bhajans and study devotional songs and... more ›

Saturday

Sep

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›

Saturday

Sep

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

"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

Sep

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Knit & Crochet for a Good Cause

Join the MA Center Chicago knit and crochet group to help people in need of warm hats, scarves, and more. The group meets from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the South Lodge Community Room. All skill levels are welcome, and if you are unable to attend the... more ›

Tuesday

Sep

8:00am - 9:00am

Tuesday Morning Amrita Yoga Class

Tuesday

Sep

10:00am - 11:00am

Chair Yoga Class

Saturday

Sep

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Amrita Book Club at MACC

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 ›

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

Onam Satsang & Celebration

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

EVENING BHAJANS

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