Homage to Departed Souls - Tarpanam ceremony by Swamiji
Honoring our Departed Ancestors through Tarpanam on Mahalaya Amavasya
"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, spending money for them and chanting mantras. We therefore get purified, creating positive vibrations." - Amma
Pujas performed on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya, also called Sarva Pitra Moksha Amavasya, will benefit and appease deceased family members, regardless of when they passed away. On this day, the MA Center will be conducting a Tarpanam ceremony to pay homage to departed souls. This participatory ceremony will be led by Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya.
'Tarpanam' is a traditional ritual where oblations are offered to departed ancestors. The ceremony will include a guided participatory puja, (each participant will have their own individual puja setting), bhajans and a chanting led by Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya.
Registration details:
Tarpanam is $25 for an individual or $50 for family.
*Registrations will be taken at MA Center on Saturdays from August 26
Contact Events department for more information.
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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 ›
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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