Onam Celebration with benefit Sadhya Lunch for Wayanad flood relief

Sep 21, 2024 10:30am-2:00pm (ended)

Sadhya Lunch tickets are now sold out. We will have a limited quantity of tickets available for purchase at the door on a first come first serve basis for the 1:30 PM seating time (at the door price is $36 per person).  A ticket is not required to attend the activities prior to lunch, all are welcome.

Experience The Essence of Onam (Harvest festival of Kerala) in the Beautiful San Ramon Valley

MA Center, San Ramon invites you to celebrate Onam on Saturday, September 21st! Enjoy a sumptuous home style Sadhya Lunch with traditional Onam festivities.

Sadhya will include over 15 traditional Kerala vegetarian dishes served on a Banana leaf!
Let us come together as a family and celebrate this joyous occasion that will fill both your stomach and heart.

** NET PROCEEDS SUPPORT WAYANAD FLOOD RELIEF ACTIVITIES**

Schedule:

  • 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM                 108 names, Onam bhajans and Arati
  • 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM                 Thiruvadhira Kali and Mahabali Arrival
  • 12:15 PM Onwards                    Sadhya Lunch - requires ticket purchase

The sadhya lunch will include two serving times - 12:15 PM and 1:30 PM. Please choose your meal time during registration. Serving times cannot be swapped once registered.
“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

Prayer list: The prayer list is shown every Saturday before Arati for the community to come together in silent prayer for friends, family and loved ones that are undergoing hardship, illness or just need a special thought. Please submit the names of people to be added to the prayer list by 7:00 PM on Friday at: https://bit.ly/SRPrayerList

Food From Home meal service pick up
Please note Food From Home meal service is canceled on September 21 and 28.

If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org

Monday
Sep
22
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall The first three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to the divine mother, Durga. Join us for special programs each night on September 22, 23 and 24 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati. All are welcome to join. An RSVP or pre-registration is not required. Each night, a puja... more ›
Tuesday
Sep
23
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall The first three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to the divine mother, Durga. Join us for special programs each night on September 22, 23 and 24 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati. All are welcome to join. An RSVP or pre-registration is not required. Each night, a puja... more ›
Wednesday
Sep
24
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall The first three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to the divine mother, Durga. Join us for special programs each night on September 22, 23 and 24 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati. All are welcome to join. An RSVP or pre-registration is not required. Each night, a puja... more ›
Thursday
Sep
25
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall Navaratri celebrations continue with the worship of the Divine Mother as Lakshmi. Join us for special programs each night on September 25 - 27 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati. The Lakshmi Puja on September 27th will be observed along with Amma’s birthday celebration. All... more ›
Friday
Sep
26
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall Navaratri celebrations continue with the worship of the Divine Mother as Lakshmi. Join us for special programs each night on September 25 - 27 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati. The Lakshmi Puja on September 27th will be observed along with Amma’s birthday celebration. All... more ›
Saturday
Sep
27
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: To Be Announced Save the date! Please check back for more updates. If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org
Saturday
Sep
27
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall Navaratri celebrations continue with the worship of the Divine Mother as Lakshmi. Join us for special programs each night on September 25 - 27 at 7 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati. The Lakshmi Puja on September 27th will be observed along with Amma’s birthday celebration. All... more ›
Sunday
Sep
28
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 ›
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 ›

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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