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Ganesha Chaturthi Celebration & Satsang

Saturday, Sept. 7th at noon

(Weekly event) Sep 07, 2019 to Sep 07, 2024 (ended)

Save the date for our annual Ganesha Chaturthi celebration satsang, honoring Ganesha, widely revered as the remover of obstacles. Join us early in the day for a special Ganesha puja and stay for satsang. Here's the tentative schedule:

Afternoon Program:

12:20-2:30PM - Special Ganesha puja

Evening Program:

4:00-5:00pm – Archana
5:00-5:30pm – Evening Ganesha puja and Ganesha ashtotaram (chanting)
5:30-6:15pm- Ganesha bhajans and arati
6:15-7:00pm – Ganesha Visarjan (immersion)
7:00-7:15pm - Arati, meditation, and prasad

Saturday

Sep

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago Join us Saturday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary. "The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›

Saturday

Sep

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Amrita Book Club at MACC

The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›

Saturday

Sep

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›

Saturday

Sep

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›

Saturday

Sep

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Saturday Satsang at MA Center Chicago

Join us Saturday for satsang, starting with group archana at 5PM CT, followed by bhajans, arati, and meditation from 6PM onward. Masking is now optional in group gatherings and spaces at MA Center Chicago. Keeping the health and safety of all who wish to attend uppermost in our minds, please abide... more ›

Sunday

Sep

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Knit & Crochet for a Good Cause

Join the MA Center Chicago knitting and crocheting group to help people in need of warm hats, scarves, and more. The group meets from 3PM to 5PM on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the South Lodge Community Room. All skill levels are welcome, and if you are unable to attend the... more ›

Saturday

Sep

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

Saturday

Sep

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bhajan Class

Amma says, "Bhajans are prayers in the form of songs, rich in meaning and full of devotional content." The MACC Bhajan Class meets virtually on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. This class is offered for those who wish to learn bhajans and study devotional songs and... more ›

Saturday

Sep

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

Saturday

Sep

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana

Join us for "Preparing for Navaratri" satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with community archana at 5pm CT, followed by bhajans, arati, and more. Details to come.

Our daily spiritual practices include:

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Daily* at 6:00 pm

Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us every evening (except Satsang days, which are generally every Saturday) for Amma's White Flower Meditation via Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82878329402?pwd=tDpinAfeUeMub08YNkISeSitPZbfhF...

Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402
Passcode: 092753

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The White Flower meditation at 6 pm CT is preceded by a 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation, so please feel free to join the Zoom early (at 5:50 pm CT) to participate.

A photo of the MA Center Chicago altar, including Amma's picture