Navaratri & Vijayadashami Observance with Swamiji
Sep 22, 2025 7:00pm to Sep 30, 2025 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall
Daily 7 PM to 9 PM
Oct 1 (Vijayadashami): 8 AM - 9:30 AM
Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi, and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from Monday, September 22 through Wednesday, October 1. Each night, a puja ceremony will be conducted by a devotee, with Swami Dayamritananda Puri leading the chanting and bhajans most nights. Swamiji will perform the puja on Saturday, September 27th.
The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. During these nine nights and ten days, three days each are devoted to honoring the different forms of the divine mother, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Vijayadashami day is traditionally an auspicious time for starting new ventures. Join us in celebrating Navaratri each night, with special programs dedicated to each form of the Divine Mother. All are welcome to join.
A pre-registration or RSVP is not required to attend.
“Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. The lost harmony of the human mind can be restored only through a selfless attitude supported by prayer, meditation and chanting of mantras.” – Amma
DURGA PUJA:
- Monday, September 22, 2025 7 pm, Navaratri Durga Puja with Swamiji- Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025 7 pm Navaratri Durga Puja with Swamiji: Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Wednesday, September 24, 2025 7 - 9 PM, Navaratri Durga Puja with Swamiji: Puja, Bhajans & Arati
LAKSHMI PUJA:
- Thursday, September 25, 7 - 9 pm, Navaratri Lakshmi Puja with Swamiji: Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Friday, September 26, 7 - 9 pm, Navaratri Lakshmi Puja with Swamiji: Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Saturday, September 27 Navaratri Lakshmi and Amma Puja, Bhajans & Arati. Performed by Swamiji during Amma’s Birthday Celebration, Time & Location tbd
SARASWATI PUJA:
- Sunday, September 28 7 - 9 PM, Navaratri Saraswati Puja - Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Monday, September 29 7 - 9 PM, Navaratri Saraswati Puja with Swamiji - Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Books, tools and instruments to be offered for puja can be brought on this day.
- Tuesday, September 30 7 - 9 PM, Navaratri Saraswati Puja with Swamiji - Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Vijayadashami Program Swamiji: Wednesday, October 1 8 AM - 9:30 AM - Puja, Bhajans, & Arati
If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org
Sunday
Aug
31
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
Sep
05
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
Sep
06
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
Sep
06
9:30am - 5:30pm
Ganesha Visarjan: 4 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us for a special day of community building through selfless service. This Saturday we will be setting up the hall after the offsite programs with Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri in August. Lunch, snacks, & delicious hot chai will be provided.
All ages and... more ›
Sunday
Sep
07
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
Sep
12
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika. This month, the special program will include a Karthika Puja with bhajans & Arati. All are welcome to join.
Location: Main House Puja Room
Schedule:
- Karthika Puja (includes Amma’s 108 names)
- Bhajans...
Saturday
Sep
13
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
Sep
13
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Experience The Essence of Onam (Harvest festival of Kerala)
Join us for a special Onam celebration that will include traditional Onam festivities, a spiritual talk and bhajans.
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect... more ›
Sunday
Sep
14
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
Sep
19
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 ›
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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