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Ganesha Chaturthi Puja - Virtual & In Person
Aug 26, 2025 7:00pm-9:00pm (ended)
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as a three-part festival at MA Center. The first part is making your own Ganesh from clay; second is the Puja for your Ganesha; and the final event is the Visarjan (immersion). The symbolism of the Ganesh immersion ceremony is that all forms are temporary, having both their origin and final destination in the formless Absolute.
We welcome you to be a part of the puja offered to the handmade Ganesh murthis (sacred clay figures) you created at home, as we honor Lord Ganesha, who removes obstacles and brings good fortune.
Due to preparations for Swamiji’s offsite programs, we are not able to hold this event in Amrita Hall. Therefore the puja will be primarily virtual, led from the Main House puja room. There will be very limited space for those who wish to attend in person. Please only do so if you are unable to participate virtually.
Livestream: The puja will be livestreamed on the MA Center San Ramon YouTube channel.
Schedule:
- Participatory Ganesh Puja
- Bhajans
- Arati and Closing prayers
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. Kits will be available to pick up on Saturday, August 23rd from 12-3 pm on the temple porch. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Aug 20th if you would like a kit or kits,10 pm here.
See details about making your murthi and setting up your home puja here
The three-part Ganesh Chaturthi festival will conclude on Saturday, September 6th with the in-person Visarjan (Immersion) of the Ganesha murthis.
If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org
Wednesday
Nov
05
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika. This month’s Karthika day will be observed with a special program that will include a Karthika Puja with bhajans & Arati. All are welcome to join.
Location: Main House Puja Room
Schedule:
Friday
Nov
07
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 ›
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
Nov
08
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 ›
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
Nov
08
2:00pm - 3:30pm
An IAM®-35 Refresher will be held in Amrita Hall on Saturday, November 8th from 2 - 3:30 pm.
This class is for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course to review the steps of the practice and get questions answered. It is also a follow-up to the October course.
Please RSVP... more ›
Saturday
Nov
08
5:30pm - 8:00pm
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends.
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required to attend the program. For dinner, please RSVP using the... more ›
Sunday
Nov
09
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 members.
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Friday
Nov
14
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 ›
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
Nov
15
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 ›
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
Nov
15
5:30pm - 8:00pm
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends.
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required to attend the program. For dinner, please RSVP using... more ›
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required to attend the program. For dinner, please RSVP using... more ›
Sunday
Nov
16
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 members.
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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