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 ›
Navaratri & Vijayadashami Observance with Swamiji - In person & Virtual
Sep 22, 2025 7:00pm to Sep 30, 2025 9:00pm (ended)
Location: Amrita Hall & Online
In-person and Live on the MA Center San Ramon YouTube Channel.
Daily 7 PM to 9 PM
Oct 1 (Vijayadashami): 8 AM - 9:30 AM
Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi, and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from Monday, September 22 through Wednesday, October 1. Each night, a puja ceremony will be conducted by a devotee, with Swami Dayamritananda Puri leading the chanting and bhajans most nights. Swamiji will perform the puja on Saturday, September 27th.
The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. During these nine nights and ten days, three days each are devoted to honoring the different forms of the divine mother, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Vijayadashami day is traditionally an auspicious time for starting new ventures. Join us in celebrating Navaratri each night, with special programs dedicated to each form of the Divine Mother. All are welcome to join.
A pre-registration or RSVP is not required to attend.
“Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. The lost harmony of the human mind can be restored only through a selfless attitude supported by prayer, meditation and chanting of mantras.” – Amma
DURGA PUJA:
- Monday, September 22, 2025 7 pm, Navaratri Durga Puja with Swamiji- Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025 7 pm Navaratri Durga Puja with Swamiji: Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Wednesday, September 24, 2025 7 - 9 PM, Navaratri Durga Puja with Swamiji: Puja, Bhajans & Arati
LAKSHMI PUJA:
- Thursday, September 25, 7 - 9 pm, Navaratri Lakshmi Puja with Swamiji: Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Friday, September 26, 7 - 9 pm, Navaratri Lakshmi Puja with Swamiji: Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Saturday, September 27 Navaratri Lakshmi and Amma Puja, Bhajans & Arati. Performed by Swamiji during Amma’s Birthday Celebration, 5-8 pm. Program held in the Ridge View Room, Dougherty Station Community Arts Center, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94582
SARASWATI PUJA:
- Sunday, September 28 7 - 9 PM, Navaratri Saraswati Puja - Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Monday, September 29 7 - 9 PM, Navaratri Saraswati Puja with Swamiji - Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Books, tools and instruments to be offered for puja can be brought on this day.
- Tuesday, September 30 7 - 9 PM, Navaratri Saraswati Puja with Swamiji - Puja, Bhajans & Arati
- Vijayadashami Program Swamiji: Wednesday, October 1 8 AM - 9:30 AM - Puja, Bhajans, & Arati
If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org
Saturday
Oct
18
8:30am - 9:30am
Saturday
Oct
18
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Diwali is the Indian Festival of Lights. Amma says Diwali is a reminder to us to light the lamp of goodness to remove the darkness of wickedness within - to invoke the divine within our hearts. If we can light the lamp of faith and love in our hearts and walk forward together, then we definitely... more ›
Sunday
Oct
19
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 members.
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Friday
Oct
24
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 ›
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
Oct
25
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 ›
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
Oct
25
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
Oct
26
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 members.
... more ›
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Friday
Oct
31
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 ›
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 ›
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