Saturday Satsang & Diwali Celebration with Swamiji

Diwali is the Indian Festival of Lights. Amma says Diwali is a reminder to us to light the lamp of goodness to remove the darkness of wickedness within - to invoke the divine within our hearts. If we can light the lamp of faith and love in our hearts and walk forward together, then we definitely can dispel the darkness that we see around and bring about a change in society.

This Saturday, Diwali will be celebrated at the MA Center during the Saturday Satsang program. We’ll decorate and light diyas (clay lamps traditional to Diwali), enjoy a special talk and lively bhajans with Swamiji, and end with a special Diwali dinner menu and dancing after dinner. Come dressed up in your Indian festive attire and if you’d like, bring sweets to share with others. Sharing sweets is a Diwali tradition!

On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for Satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends.
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is NOT required.

“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

Schedule:

• 108 Names of Amma by Swamiji
• Diwali Satsang by Swamiji
• Bhajans with Swamiji
• Decorate and Light Diyas
• Arati and closing prayers
• Prasad & Chai for all.
• Diwali Dinner (for purchase)
• Traditional Group Dancing – all are welcome to join in the fun!

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:

• Prasad and Chai will be available after the program.
• A special Diwali Dinner will be served.
  • Cost per plate is $12. Please pre-order via the FFH site and $14 at the door. Item name to order on the FFH site  is ‘Saturday Night Dinner (Diwali Special)’.
  • Pre-orders via the FFH site will be open between Sunday, November 5th & Thursday, November 9th at 10 PM PT.
• Indoor seating will be available for dinner on the temple balcony. Outdoor seating will be available, weather permitting.    

Food From Home meal service pick up

Food From Home offers deliveries as well as pick up options. See more details, menu for the week, and order at  https://foodfromhomesr.com. Orders can be picked up after the program.

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