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 ›
Virtual Navaratri Celebration with Swamiji and Swamini
Oct 6, 2021 6:00pm to Oct 14, 2021 8:00pm (ended)
Navaratri at MA Center - October 6-14 at 6 pm PDT
'Navartri means 'nine nights' - the prayers, chanting, and meditation performed during Navaratri connect us with our spirit. Getting in touch with the spirit invokes positive qualities within us and destroys laziness, pride, obsession, cravings, and ignorance. During this period Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshipped as three different manifestations of Shakti, or cosmic energy. This period of austerity ends on Vijayadashami, the day of beginnings. Read more about the meaning of Navaratri.
The Navaratri celebration at MA Center will dedicate three evenings to each of the manifestations of Devi (Shakti). October 6-8 for Durga Devi, October 9-11 for Lakshmi Devi, October 12-14 to Saraswati Devi. The programs will be live streamed on the MA Center San Ramon YouTube channel.
Swami Dayamritananda Puri and/or Swamini Ambikamrita Prana will lead the prayers and bhajans. The daily pujas will be performed by devotees, except for the last night (Saraswati Puja by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana). On the first and final nights, formal Vedic Pujas will be performed as part of the programs. These are open to all to attend. Registration for sankalpa, (special intention) is available.
Vedic Pujas during this Navaratri
Read more and register for the Pujas here >
- Wednesday, October 6: Vedic Durga Puja performed by Pujarini Meera
- Thursday, October 14: Vedic Saraswati Puja performed by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana
Wednesday, October 13, the 8th night of Navaratri, books, tools and implements of work and study, and instruments can be placed by your home altar in preparation for the Ayudha Puja on the 9th night of Navaratri, Thursday, October 14. Read more >
Friday, October 15 at 9:30 am is Vijayadashami, the tenth morning after the nine nights, is the day of beginnings. See more >
Daily at 6 pm PDT
- Puja and Sri Lalitha Sahasranama stotram (Chanting names of the Devi)
- Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
- Bhajans
- Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu prayer to Devi, Lokaha Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu, (prayers for peace) and arati.
Download Chants for the Navratri programs:
1. Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Strotram
2. All other Chants
Please contact the MA Center Events team if you have any questions - macsrevents@ammagroups.org
Friday
Jun
20
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Jun
21
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
Jun
21
10:00am - 11:00am
The class on June 21st will be free to attend in honor of the International Day of Yoga.
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... more ›
“The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not... more ›
Saturday
Jun
21
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika. This month, the Saturday program will include a dedication to Amma’s birthstar with a Karthika Puja, followed by bhajans & Arati. All are welcome to join.
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for... more ›
Sunday
Jun
22
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
Jun
27
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
Jun
28
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
Jun
28
9:30am - 6:00pm
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.... more ›
Sunday
Jun
29
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 ›
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