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
26
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.
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Saturday
Sep
27
3:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Ridge View Room, Dougherty Station Community Arts Center, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94582
Join us for a special program to honor Amma's 72nd birthday led by Swami Dayamritananda Puri. The program will be filled with festivities that include Guru Paduka Puja & Lakshmi... more ›
Saturday
Sep
27
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 ›
Sunday
Sep
28
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 ›
Sunday
Sep
28
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall
The last three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to worship of the divine mother as Saraswati and concludes with Vijayadashami on the morning of the 10th day. Join us for special programs each night on September 28 - 30 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati and the... more ›
Monday
Sep
29
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall
The last three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to worship of the divine mother as Saraswati and concludes with Vijayadashami on the morning of the 10th day. Join us for special programs each night on September 28 - 30 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati and the... more ›
Tuesday
Sep
30
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall
The last three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to worship of the divine mother as Saraswati and concludes with Vijayadashami on the morning of the 10th day. Join us for special programs each night on September 28 - 30 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati and the... more ›
Wednesday
Oct
01
8:00am - 9:30am
Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from September 22 - October 1.
Vijayadashami is the 10th day, also known as day of victory.
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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