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.

Saturday
Mar
22
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"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
22
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Amma says, "Satsang has the power to turn our minds towards good thoughts. Children, don't waste any opportunity to participate in satsang." Join us for satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with group archana at 4PM CT. Swamini typically leads a gentle stretching session or a meditation... more ›
Sunday
Mar
23
6:00am - 8:30am
"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
23
9:00am - 11:00am
Join this IAM-35 Refresher on Sunday, March 23rd from 9:00 – 11:00 am at MA Center Chicago. The refresher will be held during the final morning of the weekend in-person IAM-35 Retreat, where you will join the retreatants for the refresher session. There is no fee for this refresher, but you must... more ›
Sunday
Mar
23
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 ›
Sunday
Mar
23
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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
29
10:30am - 12:00pm
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
Mar
29
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"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 ›
Sunday
Mar
30
6:00am - 8:30am
"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
30
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 ›

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

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EVENING BHAJANS

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

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