Shivaratri: In-person

Feb 25, 2025 6:30pm to Feb 26, 2025 1:00am (ended)

MA Center will celebrate Maha Shivaratri, the great night of Lord Shiva, with a special late night program . The program will include a Shivaratri satsang , followed by a participatory Shiva Puja, bhajans,  and chanting.

All are welcome to join us on this auspicious night; an RSVP or pre-registration is not required to attend the program. For dinner, please RSVP using the link below.

Schedule:

  • 6:30 PM: Light Dinner (by donation)
  • 7:30 PM: Shivaratri Satsang , Participatory Shiva Puja, Bhajans , Chanting
  • 9:45 PM prasad distribution & chai break
  • 10:15 PM Group Chanting including the 1,000 names of Lord Shiva
  • 12:00 AM Ending Bhajans, Arati, and Closing Prayers

Food:
A light dinner will be served at 6:30 PM before the program begins at 7:30 PM.
Chai will be available for those not fasting.
Please RSVP for dinner by Sunday, Feb 23rd, 10 pm to help the Kitchen team with planning

“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

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

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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

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