Maha Shivarathri with Swamiji and Homa by Bri. Rema Devi

Feb 13, 2018 7:30pm to Feb 14, 2018 6:00am (ended)

Maha Shivaratri - The Great Night of Lord Shiva And Homa

We will be celebrating the great night of Lord Shiva with a traditional all-night program. Spiritual practices done on this night are considered to be especially beneficial. Staying awake is symbolic of the awareness and oneness of purpose that a spiritual aspirant needs to reach the goal.

BART pickup will be available that night at 7 PM from Castro Valley Station. Please RSVP by leaving a message on the BART pickup extension: 510-537-9417 x 447

SCHEDULE:

7:30 pm:    Short Talk on Shivarathri
8:00 pm:    Shiva Puja by Dayamrita Swami & Bhajans  
9:30 pm:     Snack Break & Prasad
10:15 pm:   Shri Rudram Chanting
11:00 pm:   Bhajans  
12:00 am:   Chai Break
12:15 am:   Amma Video & Group Seva
1:15  am:    1000 names of Lord Shiva, 108 Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
2:15  am:    Chai Break
2:30 am:     Bhajans
3:30 am:     Chai Break
4:00 am - 6:00am:  Homa by Bri. Rema Devi, Bhajans and Arati

HOMA - 4am- 6am FEBRUARY 14TH

A special Homa will be performed by Bri.Rema Devi at the end of the Maha Shivaratri ceremonies.

*No registration is required to attend the homa.

The homa will include the Tila homa for departed ancestors, Maha Ganapathy, Ganapathy, Navagraha, Individual planets, Swayamvara Karuga, Tila
Registrations for personal intent for any of the above can be done at the ashram on Saturdays and on the night of the Shivaratri program during dinner break. 

For more information email MA Center Events.

Sunday
May
11
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 ›
Tuesday
May
13
6:00pm - 8:00pm
6 - 8pm Pacific Time.  Swami Dayamritananda Puri will explore the 'Srimad Bhagavatam' written by Bhagawan Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. The format for the class is a short meditation and spiritual discourse, followed by a few Bhajans led by Swamiji and Arati. Live on the... more ›
Friday
May
16
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
May
17
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
May
17
9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Amrita Hall Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary. “The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the... more ›
Saturday
May
17
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. This Saturday will feature a special spiritual talk live from Amritapuri by Amma’s disciple, Bri. Amrita Chaitanya.
All are welcome to join... more ›
Sunday
May
18
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 ›
Tuesday
May
20
6:00pm - 8:00pm
6 - 8pm Pacific Time.  Swami Dayamritananda Puri will explore the 'Srimad Bhagavatam' written by Bhagawan Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. The format for the class is a short meditation and spiritual discourse, followed by a few Bhajans led by Swamiji and Arati. Live on the... more ›
Friday
May
23
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
May
24
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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