Daily Events

"Beginning Wednesday July 16 through Monday, August 16,following daily morning archana at 6:30 am:"

To honor Ramayana Masam, a Month of Devotion to Lord Rama, there will be a reading each morning following archana from a chapter of the book "Ramayana Smriti," Amma's commentary on the Ramayana, followed by a group discussion.

More about Ramayana Masam:

In Kerala, the month of Karkidakam (July–August) is observed as Ramayana Masam, a time for daily recitation of the Adhyatma Ramayanam.

As monsoon rains slow life down, people turn inward—focusing on prayer, discipline, and spiritual reflection. Temples hold special pujas, and homes echo with the sacred verses of Lord Rama’s story.

More than a ritual, it’s a journey of inner purification, helping devotees renew both body and spirit.

Above all, it’s a month to live with devotion, simplicity, and surrender—just like Lord Rama himself."

Also to honor Ramayana Masam:

Beginning Tuesday, July 22, we will be showing episodes of the very popular modern Ramayana videos at MA Center Iowa.  This event will be held every Tuesday evening at 6pm until we complete the series (at least one year!) 

Friday
Nov
07
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Weekly Archana at MA Center Iowa:  chanting of the 108 names of Amma and the 1000 names of the Divine Mother, prayers for world peace and the Mahishasura Mardini stotram
Friday
Nov
14
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Weekly Archana at MA Center Iowa:  chanting of the 108 names of Amma and the 1000 names of the Divine Mother, prayers for world peace and the Mahishasura Mardini stotram
Sunday
Nov
16
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Monthly community potluck and Amma-themed movie, held the 3rd Sunday of every month.  (Potluck begins at 1pm, movie begins at 2pm)  Check back for more information on this month’s movie!
Friday
Nov
21
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Weekly Archana at MA Center Iowa:  chanting of the 108 names of Amma and the 1000 names of the Divine Mother, prayers for world peace and the Mahishasura Mardini stotram
Friday
Nov
28
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Weekly Archana at MA Center Iowa:  chanting of the 108 names of Amma and the 1000 names of the Divine Mother, prayers for world peace and the Mahishasura Mardini stotram
Friday
Dec
05
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Weekly Archana at MA Center Iowa:  chanting of the 108 names of Amma and the 1000 names of the Divine Mother, prayers for world peace and the Mahishasura Mardini stotram
Sunday
Dec
07
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly Satsang at MA Center Iowa,  held the first Sunday of every month.  Program includes:
  • Welcome, Introductions & Announcements
  • Opening prayers, followed by chanting.
  • A short reading or a spiritual talk (satsang) by a devotee
  • Live Devotional Singing or...
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Friday
Dec
12
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Weekly Archana at MA Center Iowa:  chanting of the 108 names of Amma and the 1000 names of the Divine Mother, prayers for world peace and the Mahishasura Mardini stotram
Friday
Dec
19
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Weekly Archana at MA Center Iowa:  chanting of the 108 names of Amma and the 1000 names of the Divine Mother, prayers for world peace and the Mahishasura Mardini stotram
Sunday
Dec
21
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Monthly community potluck and Amma-themed movie, held the 3rd Sunday of every month.  (Potluck begins at 1pm, movie begins at 2pm)  Check back for more information on this month’s movie!

Daily Program

6:30 am at MA Center Iowa: Daily Morning Archana

  • Chanting of the 108 names of Amma
  • Chanting of the 1000 names of the Divine Mother
  • Prayers for world peace and
  • Mahishasura Mardini stotram