Amma’s Birthday Celebration with Swamiji

Sep 28, 2024 9:00am-9:00pm (ended)

Join us for an all day celebration to honor Amma's 71st birthday with a day filled with festivities that will include Guru Paduka Puja, bhajans (devotional singing), chanting, seva opportunities (selfless service) and fun activities throughout the day.

If you are attending Amma's birthday celebrations in person and would like dinner and/or lunch, please fill out this form.
Please RSVP by Thursday, Sept 26 so that the kitchen team can plan accordingly.
(All meals are complimentary in celebration of Amma's birthday.)

Full Schedule:

  • 9:30-11 am:     Guru Paduka Puja with chants and bhajans
  • 11am -12 pm:   Prasad distribution and chai break
  • 12-1 pm:   Mid-day activities including devotees telling stories of Amma, an IAM refresher, and more!
  • 1-2:30 pm: Lunch break -  (Please RSVP for lunch and dinner) 
  • 2:30-4 pm:   Afternoon activities: Fun activities for kids and adults, more information coming soon!
  • Yoga:  Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
  • 3:30-4:30 pm:  Chai break and snacks
  • 4:30-6 pm: Archana (1,000 Names of the Divine Mother) all together
  • 6-6:30 pm:   Amrita Balakendra performances
  • 6:30- 7 pm:   Satsang
  • 7-8 pm:   Final bhajans and Arati
  • 8- 9:30 pm:   Dinner  and Amma's Birthday Sweets - (Please RSVP for lunch and dinner)   

Throughout the day:

  • Chanting of the Archana (1,000 Names of the Divine Mother) (11am-1pm and 2-4pm)
  • Opportunities for Seva (selfless service)

BART pickups will be available at the Castro Valley station at 9 am and 4 pm, before the morning and evening programs. RSVP required by 8 pm on Friday, Sept. 27 at: 510-537-9417 x 447.

If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org

Sunday
Oct
13
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 ›
Friday
Oct
18
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
Oct
19
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
Oct
19
10:00am - 11:00am
October 5: 10 AM - 11 AM, Location: Creekside Building (upstairs room) at MA Center San Ramon October 19: 4 - 5 PM, Location: Main House Puja Room, MA Center San Ramon Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training... more ›
Saturday
Oct
19
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika. This Karthika program coincides with Saturday satsang and will include a Karthika manasa puja, followed by bhajans and Arati. Schedule:
  • Karthika Manasa Puja (includes Amma’s 108 names)
  • Bhajans
  • ...
more ›
Sunday
Oct
20
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 ›
Friday
Oct
25
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
Oct
26
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
Oct
26
5:30pm
Food From Home meal service pick up
Food From Home offers deliveries as well as pick up options. See more details, menu for the week, and order at  https://foodfromhomesr.com. If you have any questions, please contact the Events team:... more ›
Sunday
Oct
27
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 ›

The Daily Programs are not open to the public at this time.

Our daily spiritual practices at the Main House include: 

Morning Archana

Mondays-Fridays: 5 AM

  • 108 Names of Amma
  • 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam

Saturdays-Sundays: 5 AM & 6 AM

  • 108 Names of Amma
  • 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam

Evening Bhajans

  • Guru Stotram Chanting
  • Bhajans, Devotional singing
  • Closing prayers and Arati

Monday : 7:45 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 pm
Saturday: Part of the regular Saturday program. If there is no Saturday program, 7:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 pm

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