Community Seva Day: Swamiji program preparation & Ganesh Chaturthi kit pickup

Aug 23, 2025 9:00am-5:00pm 

Community Seva Day

Join us for a special day of community building through selfless service. This Saturday we will be preparing and packing for the offsite programs with Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri on August 29th and 30th. Lunch, snacks, & delicious hot chai will be provided. All ages and skills are welcome!

RSVP for lunch: If you will be joining us for lunch, please RSVP by Thursday, August 21st,  at 10 PM

Ganesh Murthi Making to start the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, the birthday of Lord Ganesha, God of success and overcoming obstacles:

Due to preparations for Swamiji’s offsite programs, we are not able to hold events in Amrita Hall this Saturday or the following week. Therefore, we are providing kits for devotees to make their Ganesh murthis (sacred clay figures) and prepare for the puja at home. You are also welcome to gather your own supplies. Please RSVP below by Wednesday, Aug 20th if you would like to pick up a kit or kits.

The three-part festival will continue on Tuesday, August 26th with the participatory Ganesh Chaturthi Puja. The puja will be primarily virtual, so some supplies for setting up your home puja will be included in the kits. The murthi will be placed on your altar until the day of the participatory puja ceremony.

The kits will be available for pickup on the temple porch from 12 - 3 pm.

RSVP for murthi making and puja kits by Wednesday, August 20th at  10 pm here.    

See details about making your murthi and setting up your home puja here.
The Ganesh Chaturthi festival will conclude on Saturday, September 6th with the in-person Visarjan (Immersion) of the Ganesh murthis.

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

Saturday
Aug
02
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
Aug
02
5:30pm - 8:00pm
This Saturday, join us for a special satsang program led by Swami Dayamritananda Puri.The program will include satsang by Swamiji, followed by bhajans and Arati with Swamiji.   On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect... more ›
Sunday
Aug
03
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 ›
Friday
Aug
08
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
Aug
09
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
Aug
09
5:30pm - 8:00pm
This Saturday, join us for a special satsang program led by Swami Dayamritananda Puri.The program will include a special Q&A with Swamiji, followed by bhajans and Arati with Swamiji.  On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to... more ›
Sunday
Aug
10
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
Aug
10
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Pre Registration is required. Please RSVP here: saraswatipooja2025.eventbrite.com This Pooja is performed by the children themselves with guidance. It marks not just a cultural tradition, but a heartfelt wish that you step into the year ahead... more ›
Friday
Aug
15
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
Aug
16
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 ›

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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