Homage to Departed Souls - Tarpanam ceremony by Swamiji

Sep 19, 2017 2:00pm-4:00pm (ended)

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

Read more about this ceremony conducted at Amritapuri, Amma's main ashram in 2015 - Tharpanam/Vavubali 2015>>
 
 

Contact Events department for more information.

Friday
May
09
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
May
10
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
May
10
9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Amrita Hall 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 belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the... more ›
Saturday
May
10
5:30pm - 8:00pm
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends. All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required to attend the program. For dinner, please RSVP using the... more ›
Sunday
May
11
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 ›
Tuesday
May
13
6:00pm - 8:00pm
6 - 8pm Pacific Time.  Swami Dayamritananda Puri will explore the 'Srimad Bhagavatam' written by Bhagawan Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. The format for the class is a short meditation and spiritual discourse, followed by a few Bhajans led by Swamiji and Arati. Live on the... more ›
Friday
May
16
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
May
17
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
May
17
9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Amrita Hall 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 belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the... more ›
Saturday
May
17
5:30pm - 8:00pm
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends. This Saturday will feature a special spiritual talk live from Amritapuri by Amma’s disciple, Bri. Amrita Chaitanya.
All are welcome to join... 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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