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Daily Events at our Center

The M.A. Center DC ashram in Potomac holds daily spiritual practices in the prayer hall; all are welcome to join.

Morning Archana — early-morning chanting of the 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Lalita Sahasranama).

Evening Prayers — 7:00–7:30 p.m. daily: arati, a short spiritual reading and devotional bhajans.

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Events

Upcoming Events

All are welcome to join us for the recurring and special events listed below.

  • Oct ’26
    Sat
    17
    9:30 AM

    Full-day Retreat with Swami Dayamritananda Puri

    We warmly invite you to join us for a special weekend retreat led by Swami Dayamritananda Puri, one of Amma’s senior monastic disciples and Executive Director of M.A. Center North America.This retreat offers a precious o…

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  • Oct ’26
    Sun
    11
    6:30 PM

    Navaratri Observance with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya - Weekend

    Please join Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya in-person for 10 days of Navaratri celebrations dedicated to the feminine aspect of the Divine in the form of the Divine Mother.Navaratri (nava = nine, ratri = night) is a sacred…

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  • Oct ’26
    Tue
    20
    7:30 PM

    Navaratri Observance - Vijayadasami with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

    Please join Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya in-person for 10 days of Navaratri celebrations dedicated to the feminine aspect of the Divine in the form of the Divine Mother.Navaratri (nava = nine, ratri = night) is a sacred…

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  • Oct ’26
    Mon
    12
    7:30 PM

    Navaratri Observance with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

    Please join Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya in-person for 10 days of Navaratri celebrations dedicated to the feminine aspect of the Divine in the form of the Divine Mother.Navaratri (nava = nine, ratri = night) is a sacred…

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  • Oct ’26
    Tue
    13
    7:30 PM

    Navaratri Observance with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

    Please join Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya in-person for 10 days of Navaratri celebrations dedicated to the feminine aspect of the Divine in the form of the Divine Mother.Navaratri (nava = nine, ratri = night) is a sacred…

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  • Oct ’26
    Wed
    14
    7:30 PM

    Navaratri Observance with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

    Please join Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya in-person for 10 days of Navaratri celebrations dedicated to the feminine aspect of the Divine in the form of the Divine Mother.Navaratri (nava = nine, ratri = night) is a sacred…

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  • Oct ’26
    Thu
    15
    7:30 PM

    Navaratri Observance with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

    Please join Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya in-person for 10 days of Navaratri celebrations dedicated to the feminine aspect of the Divine in the form of the Divine Mother.Navaratri (nava = nine, ratri = night) is a sacred…

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  • Oct ’26
    Sat
    24
    4:30 PM

    Weekly Satsang

    Everyone is warmly welcome to join us for satsang every Saturday afternoon at the ashram in Potomac. We begin with the chanting of the Lalita Sahasranama (the 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother) and the Mahishasura Mardini…

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  • Oct ’26
    Fri
    16
    7:30 PM

    Navaratri Observance with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

    Please join Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya in-person for 10 days of Navaratri celebrations dedicated to the feminine aspect of the Divine in the form of the Divine Mother.Navaratri (nava = nine, ratri = night) is a sacred…

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  • Oct ’26
    Sun
    18
    6:30 PM

    Navaratri Observance with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya - Weekend

    Please join Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya in-person for 10 days of Navaratri celebrations dedicated to the feminine aspect of the Divine in the form of the Divine Mother.Navaratri (nava = nine, ratri = night) is a sacred…

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  • Oct ’26
    Mon
    19
    7:30 PM

    Navaratri Observance with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

    Please join Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya in-person for 10 days of Navaratri celebrations dedicated to the feminine aspect of the Divine in the form of the Divine Mother.Navaratri (nava = nine, ratri = night) is a sacred…

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  • Oct ’26
    Sat
    31
    4:30 PM

    Weekly Satsang

    Everyone is warmly welcome to join us for satsang every Saturday afternoon at the ashram in Potomac. We begin with the chanting of the Lalita Sahasranama (the 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother) and the Mahishasura Mardini…

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