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 ›
Vijayadashami Program: in-person
Oct 12, 2024 9:00am-10:30am (ended)
The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. During these nine nights, the different forms of the Divine Mother, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati, are honored for three nights each. The spiritual aspirant conquers negative tendencies by worshiping Devi Durga, gains spiritual wealth by worshiping Devi Lakshmi, and gains knowledge by worshiping Devi Saraswati. On the 10th day of Navaratri, the aspirant celebrates victory over lower tendencies and is filled with spiritual wisdom in a celebration called Vijayadashami.
Vijayadasami is the culmination of the nine days of worshiping the Divine Mother and is dedicated to invoking the blessings of Saraswati Devi, the Goddess of Learning. Traditionally, on this day children enter the world of knowledge with a special ceremony. - Read more about Navaratri here.
Items offered for blessings on the 8th day of Navaratri will be ready for puja starting at 8 AM on this auspicious day. All are welcome to join.
Schedule:
- Vijayadashami Puja
- Bhajans
- Arati and closing prayers
If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org
*Note: NO evening satsang program on October 12, 2024.
Saturday
Sep
20
8:30am - 9:30am
Saturday
Sep
20
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Presented by MA Center San Ramon and the California High School Indian Student Association
- Location: California High School Event Center
- 9870 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583
Sunday
Sep
21
6:00am - 8:30am
Location: Amrita Hall Porch
Pujas performed on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya, also called Sarva Pitra Moksha Amavasya, are considered most beneficial for deceased family members and ancestors.
On this day, Pujari Devidas will be conducting a Tila Homa (Vedic fire ceremony) to pay homage to... more ›
On this day, Pujari Devidas will be conducting a Tila Homa (Vedic fire ceremony) to pay homage to... more ›
Sunday
Sep
21
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 ›
Monday
Sep
22
A Multi-Day Event
Location: Amrita Hall
Daily 7 PM to 9 PM
Oct 1 (Vijayadashami): 8 AM - 9:30 AM Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi, and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from Monday, September 22 through Wednesday, October 1. Each night, a puja ceremony will be conducted by a devotee, with Swami... more ›
Oct 1 (Vijayadashami): 8 AM - 9:30 AM Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi, and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from Monday, September 22 through Wednesday, October 1. Each night, a puja ceremony will be conducted by a devotee, with Swami... more ›
Monday
Sep
22
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 ›
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.
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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