M.A.Center, Washington DC

Ganesh Chaturthi Visarjan (Immersion) & Onam Celebrations

Sep 6, 2025 10:00am-3:00pm 

Concluding Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi - Visarjan (immersion) - Saturday, 9/6 @10:00am

The last day of Ganesh Chaturthi observance would include chanting of Ganesha Ashtottaram (108 names), bhajans, Ganesha Arati, Amma Arati, a small procession around the ashram grounds and final traditional immersion of the clay Ganesha idol into a water body.

Onam Celebrations

Ganesh Visarjan will be followed by traditional Onam feast and cultural programs. Please use the buttons below to RSVP and pay ahead. The cost is $12 for adult and $8 for children under 15.

Adult - $12.00

Suggested donations for traditional Kerala Onam meal called "Sadya" with over 13 items served on a banana leaf.

 

Children under 15 - $8.00

Suggested donations for traditional Kerala Onam meal called "Sadya" with over 13 items served on a banana leaf.

 

Tuesday
Aug
26
A Multi-Day Event
Join us for the observance of the Ganesh Chaturthi from Tuesday 8/26 to Friday 9/5.  Schedule Daily Ganesh Arati - Tuesday, 8/26 to Friday, 9/5 (Weekdays 7:30pm; Weekends 6:00pm) The daily arati would include chanting of Ganesha Ashtottaram (108 names), bhajans and the Ganesha Arati, Amma Arati and... more ›
Saturday
Sep
06
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the in-person Satsang.  Schedule 4:30PM to 8:00PM: Satsang  4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM: Break
6:00PM: Satsang, Bhajans, Arati. 8:00PM: Dinner We must remember that the health and safety of those attending Satsang remain... more ›
Saturday
Sep
13
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the in-person Satsang.  Schedule 4:30PM to 8:00PM: Satsang  4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM: Break
6:00PM: Satsang, Bhajans, Arati. 8:00PM: Dinner We must remember that the health and safety of those attending Satsang remain... more ›
Sunday
Sep
14
8:30am - 1:00pm
Since 2013, when our beloved AMMA turned 60, our satsang has been celebrating her birthday by participating in a very special seva at DC Central Kitchen.  Continuing this tradition, on the occasion of AMMA's 72nd birthday this September, AMMA DC Satsang members will have the opportunity to assist... more ›
Saturday
Sep
20
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the in-person Satsang.  Schedule 4:30PM to 8:00PM: Satsang  4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM: Break
6:00PM: Satsang, Bhajans, Arati. 8:00PM: Dinner We must remember that the health and safety of those attending Satsang remain... more ›
Saturday
Sep
27
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the in-person Satsang.  Schedule 4:30PM to 8:00PM: Satsang  4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM: Break
6:00PM: Satsang, Bhajans, Arati. 8:00PM: Dinner We must remember that the health and safety of those attending Satsang remain... more ›
Saturday
Oct
04
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the in-person Satsang.  Schedule 4:30PM to 8:00PM: Satsang  4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM: Break
6:00PM: Satsang, Bhajans, Arati. 8:00PM: Dinner We must remember that the health and safety of those attending Satsang remain... more ›
Saturday
Oct
11
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the in-person Satsang.  Schedule 4:30PM to 8:00PM: Satsang  4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM: Break
6:00PM: Satsang, Bhajans, Arati. 8:00PM: Dinner We must remember that the health and safety of those attending Satsang remain... more ›
Saturday
Oct
18
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the in-person Satsang.  Schedule 4:30PM to 8:00PM: Satsang  4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM: Break
6:00PM: Satsang, Bhajans, Arati. 8:00PM: Dinner We must remember that the health and safety of those attending Satsang remain... more ›
Saturday
Oct
25
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the in-person Satsang.  Schedule 4:30PM to 8:00PM: Satsang  4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM: Break
6:00PM: Satsang, Bhajans, Arati. 8:00PM: Dinner We must remember that the health and safety of those attending Satsang remain... more ›