Saturday Satsang & Onam Celebration: in-person

Sep 13, 2025 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 informally with old and new friends.

All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required to attend the program.

For dinner, please RSVP using the link.

“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:

  • Amma’s 108 names
  • Satsang
  • Bhajans & Onam Festivities
  • Arati and closing prayers
  • Prasad & Chai for all. Special Onam Dinner by donation. (See below for details)

Food:

  • Prasad and Chai will be available after the program.
  • A Special Onam Dinner will be available after the program. Donations are welcome.
  • Please RSVP for dinner by Thursday at 10 pm to help the Kitchen team with planning.

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.

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

Sunday
Sep
21
6:00am - 8:30am
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Sunday
Sep
21
8:30am - 9:30am
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Monday
Sep
22
A Multi-Day Event
Location: Amrita Hall Daily 7 PM to 9 PM
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Monday
Sep
22
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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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 ›

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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