Vijayadashami with Swamiji - In Person & Virtual

From 9:00am Pacific Time
Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from September 26 through October 4. Vijayadashami is the 10th day, also known as day of victory.
The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. During these nine nights and ten days, three days each are devoted to honoring the different forms of the divine mother, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
Vijayadashami, the 10th day, is traditionally an auspicious time for starting new ventures. This is the day of final puja of Navaratri, and beginning for new learning and knowledge. Items offered for blessings on the 8th day of Navaratri will be ready for puja starting at 9 AM on this auspicious day. Swamiji will be present for this special day.
Puja, Bhajans led by Swamiji and Arati
Prepare for Delays and Alternate Routes until 5:00 PM: Crow Canyon Road Construction: Crow Canyon Road will be closed to through traffic between Norris Canyon Road and Bollinger Canyon Road starting Monday, September 12 through early November on weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm. Please see details here.
Please contact the MA Center, San Ramon Events team if you have any questions: macsrevents@ammagroups.org.
GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS SPECIFIED BY THE MA CENTER BOARD
The MA Center Board has announced that Satsangs may now resume provided they follow the guidelines and precautions below. We must all remember that the health and safety of all who wish to attend satsang should remain uppermost in our minds and hearts.
1. These protocols were prepared in consultation with medical professionals, together with examination of the CDC guidelines. Satsangs may require stronger guidelines at their discretion in addition to adhering to county and local guidelines.
2. If you feel at all sick, have fever, or have been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19, please do not attend.
3. Everyone must wear their mask at all times. Masks need to be properly fitted over nose and mouth, N/KN 95 or double masking is recommended.
4. Everyone must maintain social distancing, 6 feet apart, except members of the same household.
5. Arati prasad should be individually wrapped and offered at the altar.
6. Meals, prepared in accordance with current health department guidelines, will be offered in a sealed container. We encourage you to take meals home. Outdoor seating will be available if you wish to eat on the ashram premises and everyone must maintain proper distancing while eating. Meals cannot be eaten indoors.
Om Namah Shivaya
Swami Dayamritananda Puri
On behalf of the MA Center Board
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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 ›
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 ›
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