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

Friday
Aug
01
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
Aug
02
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
Aug
02
5:30pm - 8:00pm
This Saturday, join us for a special satsang program led by Swami Dayamritananda Puri.The program will include satsang by Swamiji, followed by bhajans and Arati with Swamiji.   On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect... more ›
Sunday
Aug
03
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
Aug
08
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
Aug
09
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
Aug
09
5:30pm - 8:00pm
This Saturday, join us for a special satsang program led by Swami Dayamritananda Puri.The program will include a special Q&A with Swamiji, followed by bhajans and Arati with Swamiji.  On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to... more ›
Sunday
Aug
10
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
Aug
10
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Pre Registration is required. Please RSVP here: saraswatipooja2025.eventbrite.com This Pooja is performed by the children themselves with guidance. It marks not just a cultural tradition, but a heartfelt wish that you step into the year ahead... more ›
Friday
Aug
15
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 ›

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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