Amma’s Birthday Celebration with Swamiji

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