North American News

September 10, 2025 Toronto, Canada
Last week for summer pears
The Farm Team took a break last Saturday, allowing us to enjoy Swami Dayamritananda’s uplifting satsang. Now we are ready to get back to work this Saturday, September 13! Our seva this Saturday includes: . Picking apples from a... more ›
September 6, 2025 Midwest
For the first time at MA Center Chicago, Onam and Krishna Jayanthi were celebrated together on Saturday, September 5th, 2025. The festivities commenced with setting up the Pookalam (flower arrangement), a traditional Onam sadhya (lunch) followed by games and cultural events in the true spirit of... more ›
September 2, 2025 Toronto, Canada
Delicious chilli made with fresh tomatoes from the veggie garden Volunteers gathered in the Amma Canada Centre’s kitchen on Friday August 29 to chop vegetables, and prepare seven crock pots of vegetarian chilli to be served to guests at the ... more ›
September 1, 2025 Midwest
MA Center Chicago celebrated Ganesha Chaturthi on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Led by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, the satsang included Ganesh puja, bhajans and culminated with 'visarjan' of the Ganesha idol symbolizing Lord Ganesha's return to the divine abode and that all forms are temporary, having... more ›
August 31, 2025 Ann Arbor, MI
The orchard at Amrita Farms came alive this past weekend as families and friends gathered for the Labor Day kickoff of the U-Pick Apple fundraiser. Even though August still lingers, the days carried the first hints of autumn—cool breezes, golden sunlight, and the sweet crunch of freshly picked... more ›
August 27, 2025 Toronto, Canada
Summer pears are here! It has been a busy week with the harvesting of summer pears and delivering farm produce to food banks: volunteers delivered 110 lbs of tomatoes, 2 lbs of Malabar spinach, 48 lbs of pears and 10 lbs of apples to the Salvation Army in Etobicoke, the Knight's Table in Brampton... more ›
August 26, 2025 Toronto, Canada
Supporting children in need in honour of Amma's birthday
As we prepare to celebrate the sacred occasion of our beloved Amma’s Birthday, let us remember Amma's timeless message: “Our hands should be used to serve others". In Amma’s spirit, let us humbly reach out with love to children who are... more ›
August 26, 2025 Midwest
Carrying Amma's message of universal love, compassion, and peace, Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, Amma's most senior disciple, arrived in Chicago as part of his 2025 North America tour. Swamiji is a spiritual luminary of our times; an acknowledged speaker on the world stage on topics ranging from... more ›
August 20, 2025 Toronto, Canada
First apples of the season Heartfelt thanks to those who helped out last weekend weeding and harvesting. The Farm Team harvested kale, lauki, tomatoes, cabbage and Malabar spinach along with 250 lbs of Pristine and Yellow Transparent apples! Seva continues this... more ›
August 12, 2025 Toronto, Canada
Harvesting tomatoes, karela, poi, cabbage & lauki this week A big thanks to all who endured the sweltering heat this past weekend! Despite the heat, at the hives, the bees are busy doing what they do best: collecting nectar and making honey! Our beekeeper is looking for a... more ›

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