ONAM / GANESH CHATURTHI AT MA CENTER LA

ONAM / GANESH CHATURTHI celebration at MA Center LA

 

Set up: 9:00- 10:30 for Onam Feast and Ganesha Statue Making
(Please volunteer to help setup if you are available)

10:30 am-11:30am- Make your own Ganesh statue at the center.
Clay and other supplies will be provided.

Satsang will start with Archana at 11:00 am

11:00 am - Archana
12:00 pm - Onam Video
12:10- Peace prayer and circle of love
12:20 pm - 108 Names of Amma
12:30 pm - 108 Names of Ganesha as we offer flowers petals to our own Ganesha statue.
12:40- Bhajans
1:40 Cultural Program by Anu
2: 00 pm - ONAM Message from AMMA
2:15- Arati
2:20- Meditation
2:30- Prasad Onam Feast
3:30- Clean up.

 

Please join us with your family and friends on this special occasion of Onam and partake in the grand festivities!

 

Onam is an ancient harvest festival marking the commemoration of Lord Vamana, one of Lord Vishnu's avatars, and the subsequent homecoming of the benevolent King Mahabali. The festival originated in Kerala, Amma's home state and is now celebrated all over the globe. Its message is one of unity. 

 

Onam in Amma's words 

“Onam’s message is the quintessence of all imaginable goodness. The reason for this is that, inOnam, we see the picture of all material prosperity as well as lessons of dharmic values and kindness. It’s festive atmosphere is filled with enthusiasm, celebration, games and dances. It is a product of our bond with the culture of our ancestors, as well as of our bond with Nature. It is imbued with a love so strong that it brings together family members even when they are drifting apart. Most importantly, it contains teachings that reveal the most subtle secrets of life. Moreover, it is founded upon the legend of a great emperor (Mahabali) who was able to live these ideals."