Virtual Tarpanam Puja with Swamiji on Mahalaya Amavasya

Sep 16, 2020 10:00am-12:00pm (ended)

Pujas performed on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya will benefit and appease deceased family members and ancestors, regardless of when they passed away. On this day, Swami Dayamritananda Puri will guide us in honoring our departed ancestors through a traditional participatory Tarpanam puja ceremony.

Through this ritual we are showing our respect, our gratitude, towards our departed ancestors. Giving verbal thanks only remains as words and does not get translated into action. By partaking in this ritual, we are performing action - spending some time for others. . . and chanting mantras. We therefore get purified, creating positive vibrations. ~ Amma

Free registration is required to participate in the puja. Zoom link will be provided for those who register.

Free Registration opens on Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00 am and closes on Sunday, September 13 at 11:30 pm: https://macsrvirtualtarpanamsept2020.eventbrite.com

Each participant will create their individual puja setup at home to perform the ceremony for their departed ancestors. Here is a link to the list of materials needed, and directions for puja preparation and setup: http://bit.ly/MACSRTarpanamPrep

The ceremony will include the guided participatory puja, bhajans (devotional songs), and chanting, led by Swami Dayamritananda Puri. 

Earlier the same morning, starting at 6:30 am, Pujarini Meera will be performing a Virtual Homa Fire Ceremony for Departed Souls.  More information and registration is available here: https://macvirtualhomasept2020.eventbrite.com

Please contact the MA Center, San Ramon Events Team if you have any questions: macsrevents@ammagroups.org, 510-537-9417 x102

Friday
Jun
20
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 ›
Saturday
Jun
21
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 ›
Saturday
Jun
21
10:00am - 11:00am
The class on June 21st  will be free to attend in honor of the International Day of Yoga. Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary.
“The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not... more ›
Saturday
Jun
21
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika. This month, the Saturday program will include a dedication to Amma’s birthstar with a Karthika Puja, followed by bhajans & Arati. All are welcome to join. On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for... more ›
Sunday
Jun
22
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 ›
Friday
Jun
27
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 ›
Saturday
Jun
28
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 ›
Saturday
Jun
28
9:30am - 6:00pm
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 ›
Sunday
Jun
29
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 ›

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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