Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma
7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
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 ›
Virtual Navaratri Events
Oct 16, 2020 6:00pm to Oct 25, 2020 8:00pm (ended)
Navaratri will be celebrated virtually from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 25. Times indicated are in Pacific time.
The live programs will be live streamed from the MA Center San Ramon YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/macentersanramon. Subscribing to the channel is recommended.
The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. During these nine nights, three nights each are devoted to honoring Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Each night, a puja ceremony will be performed by a devotee, along with group chanting and bhajans (devotional singing), led by Swami Dayamritananda Puri.
SCHEDULE
DURGA PUJA:
• Friday, October 16, 6:00 pm, Puja, Chanting, Bhajans & Arati
• Saturday, October 17, 6:00 pm, Puja, Chanting, Bhajans & Arati
• Sunday, October 18, 6:00 pm, Puja, Chanting, Bhajans & Arati
LAKSHMI PUJA:
• Monday, October 19, 6:00 pm, Puja, Chanting, Bhajans & Arati
• Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 pm, Puja, Chanting, Bhajans & Arati
• Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 pm Puja, Chanting, Bhajans & Arati
SARASWATI PUJA:
• Thursday, October 22, 6:00 pm, Puja, Chanting, Bhajans & Arati
• Friday, October 23, 6:00 pm, Puja, Chanting, Bhajans & Arati
Books, tools and implements of work and study, and instruments can be placed by your home altar.
• Saturday, October 24, 6:00 pm, Vedic *Saraswati Puja by Pujarini Meera, Chanting, Bhajans & Arati. See more >>
- Chants for the Navratri programs :
1. Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Strotram
2. All other Chants - Online bhajan lyrics are available with a subscription at: https://sing.withamma.com/
VIJAYADASHAMI PUJA:
Sunday, October 25, 9:30 am led by Swami Dayamritananda Puri.
The final puja, on the tenth day after the nine nights of observance. Items offered for blessings on the 8th day of Navaratri will be ready to be returned to use. See more >>
*SPECIAL SARASWATI PUJA:
On the ninth and final night, Saturday October 24, a Vedic Saraswati Puja, dedicated to Goddess of Knowledge, will be performed by Pujarini Meera. All are welcome to attend; preregistration is not required. In addition, registration is available for a sankalpa (special intention) to be made during the puja on your behalf, or for a loved one - $65 per individual. To register, please click HERE>>
The ninth day is also the day of the Ayudha Puja, which honors whatever implements one may use in one’s livelihood or education. On the preceding evening, it is traditional to place these implements at an altar. Children traditionally place their study books and writing implements on the altar. The significance being that if we can make a conscious effort to see the divine in the tools and objects we use each day, it will help us to see our work as an offering to God.
The tenth day after the nine nights of pujas, is Vijayadashami or 'tenth day of victory'. In this case, 'Vijaya' does not mean 'victory' in the ordinary sense. It means breaking the shackles and the limitations of the mind and attaining complete and total freedom. Traditionally, it is an auspicious time for starting new ventures. The Vijayadashami Puja will be performed on Sunday, October 25 at 9:30 am by Swami Dayamritananda Puri. Please click here for more information.
Read more about Navaratri here >>
Please contact the MA Center, San Ramon Events team if you have any questions - macsrevents@ammagroups.org
Friday
Sep
19
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Sep
20
8:30am - 9:30am
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 ›
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 ›
Saturday
Sep
20
9:00am - 3:00pm
Join us for a special day of community building through selfless service. Let’s beautify and upgrade our beloved ashram together. We’ll be tackling big projects and caring for the trees in our orchard (weather permitting).
We will provide all tools needed, lunch, snacks, & delicious hot chai.... more ›
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
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.
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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