Mahalaya Amavasya Homa
Sep 21, 2025 6:00am-8:30am
Location: Amrita Hall Porch
Pujas performed on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya, also called Sarva Pitra Moksha Amavasya, are considered most beneficial for deceased family members and ancestors.
On this day, Pujari Devidas will be conducting a Tila Homa (Vedic fire ceremony) to pay homage to departed souls.
In keeping with Amma’s wish that Homas for her devotees who have passed away be performed periodically, MA Center will make a special sankalpa for them during the Tila Homa.
All are welcome to attend.
You may register for a sankalpa (spiritual resolve) to be made during the homa on your behalf, or for a loved one. Those who register for sankalpa do not need to be present to receive the benefits of the Homa.
HOMAS AVAILABLE ON THIS DAY ARE:
Tila, MahaGanapathy, Ganapathy, Navagraha (all nine planets), and individual planets: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu
Sankalpa registration will be open until 8 pm Pacific Time on Saturday, September 20th. Register here
If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org
Sunday
Sep
28
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time
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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
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Wednesday
Oct
01
8:00am - 9:30am
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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