Onam Satsang & Celebration with Swamini
Next event (Yearly): Aug 29, 2026 2:00pm-9:00pm
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 Cultural Program
8:15-9:15PM - Onam Sadhya (Kerala-style dinner)
Sunday
Dec
27
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
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Sunday
Dec
27
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
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Tuesday
Dec
29
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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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 6:00 pm
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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