Community Seva Day & Holi Celebration: in-person

Mar 29, 2025 9:30am-6:00pm (ended)

Join us for a special day of community building through selfless service. Let’s beautify and upgrade our beloved ashram together. We’ll be tackling big projects and caring for the trees in our orchard (weather permitting). We will provide all tools needed, lunch, snacks, & delicious hot chai. All ages and skills are welcome!

RSVP for lunch and/or the Holi celebration: If you will be joining us for lunch and/or the Holi celebration, please RSVP by Thursday, March 27th at 10 PM here

The day will end with a special Holi celebration, the festival of colors, joy and renewal. Holi, or Holia, is a popular festival in India with origins that date back to ancient times. The celebration will include a special Holika ceremony, bhajans, sweets and snacks to share, and playing with colors outdoors. RSVP here

What to Wear: We will be outdoors for much of the program, so please bring layers to stay warm. If you’re participating in the Holi fun with colors, the dry colors should wash off, but do wear clothes that are easy to wash.

Schedule:

  • 10 AM - 3:30 PM: Seva day, including lunch
  • 3:30 PM: Chai & Hearty Snack Break
  • 4:30 PM - 6 PM: Holi celebration
  • 6 PM: Prasad & Chai for all

Food:

  • Prasad and Chai will be available after the program.
  • Dinner will  not be served.
  • Please RSVP for lunch by Thursday at 10 pm to help the Kitchen team with planning

If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org

Friday
Sep
19
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma 7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Saturday
Sep
20
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Sep
20
9:00am - 3:00pm
Join us for a special day of community building through selfless service. Let’s beautify and upgrade our beloved ashram together. We’ll be tackling big projects and caring for the trees in our orchard (weather permitting). We will provide all tools needed, lunch, snacks, & delicious hot chai.... more ›
Saturday
Sep
20
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Presented by MA Center San Ramon and the California High School Indian Student Association
  • Location: California High School Event Center
    • 9870 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583
Come join us for fun-filled group dancing with a live DJ! Garba/Dandiya is the... more ›
Sunday
Sep
21
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community... more ›
Monday
Sep
22
A Multi-Day Event
Location: Amrita Hall Daily 7 PM to 9 PM
Oct 1 (Vijayadashami): 8 AM - 9:30 AM Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi, and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from Monday, September 22  through Wednesday, October 1.  Each night, a puja  ceremony will be conducted by a devotee, with Swami... more ›
Monday
Sep
22
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall The first three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to the divine mother, Durga. Join us for special programs each night on September 22, 23 and 24 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati. All are welcome to join. An RSVP or pre-registration is not required. Each night, a puja... more ›
Tuesday
Sep
23
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall The first three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to the divine mother, Durga. Join us for special programs each night on September 22, 23 and 24 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati. All are welcome to join. An RSVP or pre-registration is not required. Each night, a puja... more ›
Wednesday
Sep
24
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall The first three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to the divine mother, Durga. Join us for special programs each night on September 22, 23 and 24 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati. All are welcome to join. An RSVP or pre-registration is not required. Each night, a puja... more ›
Thursday
Sep
25
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall Navaratri celebrations continue with the worship of the Divine Mother as Lakshmi. Join us for special programs each night on September 25 - 27 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati. The Lakshmi Puja on September 27th will be observed along with Amma’s birthday celebration. All... more ›

All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the Main House puja room:

Morning Archana

Monday-Saturday: 5 AM
Sunday: 6 AM

  • 108 Names of Amma
  • 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam

 

Evening Bhajans

Sunday - Friday: 7 PM
If there is no Saturday program in the temple hall, bhajans are in the Main House at 7 PM.

  • Guru Stotram Chanting
  • Bhajans (Devotional singing)
  • Closing prayers and Arati

Directions

The Main House is on the hill above the temple hall. When you arrive at MA Center,  turn right and cross over the small bridge. Use the call box on your left just before the outer gate to communicate that you need the gate opened to drive through. Then follow the road past the temple. The road continues on the right next to the temple gate, then curves left up the hill to the Main House. The puja room is just inside the front door to the house.

If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org

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