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 ›
October 12, 2025 —
Midwest
As part of the Vijayadashami celebrations, the AYUDH group led the Ravan Dahan at MA Center Chicago. The lead up to the event involved extensive planning and preparation by the AYUDH team to create the effigy of the demon king Ravana. 'Ravan Dahan' or the burning of the effigy represents the... more ›
September 28, 2025 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago celebrated Amma's 72nd birthday on Sept. 27, 2025. Amma's birthday program with Swamini started at 11am with archana every hour on the hour from 11 am to 5pm. The celebrations also included Navaratri celebrations, tree planting, a guru paduka puja, satsang, bhajans, birthday cake... more ›
September 21, 2025 —
Midwest
In honor of Amma’s 72nd birthday, members of the MA Center Chicago community united for World Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
The community-wide cleanup was organized and led by the Geneva Natural Resources Committee. MA Center Chicago volunteers, under the guidance of Swamini... more ›
The community-wide cleanup was organized and led by the Geneva Natural Resources Committee. MA Center Chicago volunteers, under the guidance of Swamini... more ›
September 6, 2025 —
Midwest
For the first time at MA Center Chicago, Onam and Krishna Jayanthi were celebrated together on Saturday, September 5th, 2025.
The festivities commenced with setting up the Pookalam (flower arrangement), a traditional Onam sadhya (lunch) followed by games and cultural events in the true spirit of... more ›
September 1, 2025 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago celebrated Ganesha Chaturthi on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Led by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, the satsang included Ganesh puja, bhajans and culminated with 'visarjan' of the Ganesha idol symbolizing Lord Ganesha's return to the divine abode and that all forms are temporary, having... more ›
August 26, 2025 —
Midwest
Carrying Amma's message of universal love, compassion, and peace, Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, Amma's most senior disciple, arrived in Chicago as part of his 2025 North America tour. Swamiji is a spiritual luminary of our times; an acknowledged speaker on the world stage on topics ranging from... more ›
July 12, 2025 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago celebrated Guru Purnima on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The full moon (purnima) day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashadha (July-August) is celebrated as Guru Purnima and is a day to pay respect to one's guru, particularly the one who leads you in your spiritual path. ... more ›
April 20, 2025 —
Midwest
MA Center Chicago celebrated Earth Day Family Fest on April 19, 2025 themed 'Celebrate, Learn and Grow'. The festivities included activities for all ages, music, yoga, a scavenger hunt, food stalls and booths showcasing various aspects of Earth Day.... more ›
April 20, 2025 —
Midwest
Vishu 2025 was celebrated in the presence of Swamini Ambikamrita Prana at MA Center Chicago on the 19th of April 2025.
"Vishu conveys the message of the unbreakable interconnection between man, nature and God. The word Vishu means "equal". Vishu is the day on which day and night are equal. This... more ›