Saturday Satsang & Navaratri Durga Puja: in-person

Oct 5, 2024 4:00pm-6:00pm 

Note earlier program time due to Dandiya fundraiser event.

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, join us for a special satsang program dedicated to the third day of Navaratri, with a Durga puja, bhajans and arati.

All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required.

“Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. The lost harmony of the human mind can be restored only through a selfless attitude supported by prayer, meditation and chanting of mantras.” – Amma

Schedule:

  • Durga Puja
  • Bhajans
  • Arati and closing prayers
  • Prasad & Chai for all.

Prayer list: The prayer list is shown every Saturday before Arati for the community to come together in silent prayer for friends, family and loved ones that are undergoing hardship, illness or just need a special thought. Please submit the names of people to be added to the prayer list by 7:00 PM on Friday at: https://bit.ly/SRPrayerList

Food:

  • Prasad and Chai will be available after the program.
  • Dinner will not be available due to the MA Center Dandiya Fundraiser at California High School. See here for details.       

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

Friday
Sep
27
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
Sep
28
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
Sep
28
9:00am - 9:00pm
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... more ›
Sunday
Sep
29
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 ›
Wednesday
Oct
02
5:30am - 8:00am
Location: Amrita Hall Porch MAHALAYA AMAVASYA TILA HOMA Pujas performed on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya, also called Sarva Pitra Moksha Amavasya, are considered most beneficial for deceased family members and ancestors. On this day, Swamini Ambikamrita Prana will be conducting a Tila Homa (Vedic... more ›
Thursday
Oct
03
A Multi-Day Event
Please note the time for each day. Location: Amrita Hall Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi, and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from Thursday, October 3 through Saturday, October 12. The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. During these nine nights and ten days, three days each are... more ›
Thursday
Oct
03
A Multi-Day Event
The first three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to the divine mother, Durga.
Join us for special programs each night on October 3 and 4 at 7 PM, and on October 5 at 4 PM for puja, bhajans and Arati. All are welcome to join. An RSVP or pre-registration is not required. “Group chanting and... more ›
Saturday
Oct
05
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
05
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
05
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Time: 6:30PM to 9:30PM Location: California High School Event Center
9870 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583 Presented by MA Center San Ramon and the California High School Indian Student Association Come join us for fun-filled group dancing with a live DJ! Garba/Dandiya is the traditional... 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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