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
Saturday
Jan
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. This Saturday, Swami Dayamritananda Puri will lead the program with a spiritual talk, followed by bhajans and Arati.
All are welcome to join us... more ›
Sunday
Jan
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... more ›
Tuesday
Jan
28
6:00pm - 8:00pm
6 - 8pm Pacific Time.
Swami Dayamritananda Puri will explore the 'Srimad Bhagavatam' written by Bhagawan Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. The format for the class is a short meditation and spiritual discourse, followed by a few Bhajans led by Swamiji and Arati.
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Friday
Jan
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 ›
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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