April 27, 2026 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago hosted the Earth Day Family Fest on Saturday, April 25th! It was a wonderful celebration of nature, community, and connection. We were honored to welcome people from all over Kane County, and Elburn Village President Jeff Walter and his wife Carrie joined us - a lovely reminder... more ›
April 11, 2026 —
Midwest
George & Gertie are back - and this year, we made sure they had a home to return to. Every spring, this beloved Canada Goose pair returns to one of MA Center Chicago’s ponds to nest and raise their goslings.
Over the years, however, the little island they’ve always called home has slowly eroded... more ›
March 1, 2026 —
Midwest
In 2025, a large tent encampment in Elgin was destroyed by fire, displacing the individuals who called it home. The City of Elgin stepped in to relocate residents to a local hotel, where it continues to fund their stay. While the hotel has provided stability and shelter from extreme weather, food... more ›
January 18, 2026 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago celebrated Pongal on January 17, 2026, with a day of community and devotion. Amma says that Creator and Creation are not two, but one – the Divine exists in and through all of Creation. Pongal reminds us of this truth, and provides an opportunity for us to express our gratitude to... more ›
January 11, 2026 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago held its annual Ayyappa Satsang on January 10, 2026. The special satsang included a talk on the significance of Swami Ayyappa and the Sabarimala temple (a place of pilgrimage for many faiths), an Ayyappa puja, bhajans, and dinner. The program also included the tradition of... more ›
January 2, 2026 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago welcomed 2026 with a special New Year's Eve program, including an auspicious Bhagavati Seva puja and satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 6pm to 12:30am.
The Bhagavati Seva Puja is an ancient Vedic ceremony for restoring balance in the... more ›
December 21, 2025 —
Midwest
"Meditation is as precious as gold. The time spent on it is never wasted" ~ Amma
MA Center Chicago observed World Meditation Day on Sunday, December 21, 2025 along with MA Centers and Amrita institutions worldwide, which marked the day with a special 30-minute meditation featuring the Ma-... more ›
December 21, 2025 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago celebrated Christmas with a special satsang on December, 20, 2025. The satsang included archana, a Christmas satsang talk by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, bhajans, arati and meditation.
In her Christmas message for the year, Amma called for us to live with awareness, to love more... more ›
November 2, 2025 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago celebrated Deepavali, also known as Diwali, with great enthusiasm on November 1st, 2025. Diwali, which means "rows of lamps" signifies the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
The event started with decorating the altar and lighting of the... more ›
October 12, 2025 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago community members recently volunteered to knit 50 Amma doll sweaters in preparation for Amma's long-awaited 2025 Europe Tour. The adorable tiny sweaters were crafted with much care and come in a variety of beautiful colors. The proceeds from the sale of these sweaters will help... more ›