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Pongal with Swami Dayamritananda Puri

(Monthly event) May 11, 2024 to Jan 18, 2025 (ended)

We are fortunate to have Swami Dayamritanada Puri visiting on Saturday, January 18th for our annual Pongal satsang.

Amma says that Creator and Creation are not two, but one – the divine exists in and through all of creation. Pongal reminds us of this truth, and provides an opportunity for us to express our gratitude to Mother Nature for all her generous gifts. Here's the tentative schedule:

4:00 - 5:00PM - Archana
5:00 - 5:45PM - Talk by Swami Dayamritananda Puri
5:45 - 6:15PM - Pongal special program
6:15 - 7:45PM - Bhajans by Swami Dayamritananda Puri
7:45 - 8:00PM - Arati & Meditation
8:00 - 9:30PM - Prasadam & Pongal Dinner

If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.

Sunday

Mar

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

Mar

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

Mar

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

Mar

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Mar

3:00pm - 8:30pm

Holi Celebrations & Satsang

Amma says, "Holi signifies boundless happiness. As we enjoy such sacred festivities, we should remember that they are meant to remind us of the inner bliss and oneness that are our inherent nature and are the very essence of life. When everyone’s bodies and faces are smeared with colours, all... more ›

Sunday

Mar

6:00am - 8:30am

Silent Sunday Morning with Swamini

"The silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation helps us find peace and true happiness in this noisy world." ~Amma Join us for a Silent Sunday Morning with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with archana in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall at 6am, followed by chanting the... more ›

Sunday

Mar

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rama Series Sunday

Join us for a group viewing of a Rama television series in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall on Sunday at 2 pm CT (except the first Sunday of every month, which is dedicated to... more ›

Saturday

Mar

A Multi-Day Event

IAM-35 Meditation Retreat

Learn Amma's IAM®-35 at the Chicagoland Integrated Amrita Meditation Retreat
Experience inner peace through IAM-35, a transformative 35-minute daily meditation technique. Conceived by world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), the IAM-35 integrates... more ›

Saturday

Mar

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

Mar

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)

All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

Sunday through Friday at 5:50 pm (starts with 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation)

Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us live or via Zoom: https://bit.ly/maccmed

Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402

Passcode: 092753

One tap mobile

+13092053325,,82878329402#,,,,*092753# US
+13126266799,,82878329402#,,,,*092753# US (Chicago)

EVENING BHAJANS

Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)

Guru Stotram chanting
Bhajans (devotional singing)
Closing prayers and arati

Pongal with Swami Dayamritananda Puri

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

EVENING BHAJANS

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