Seva Saturday, Diwali Celebration & Satsang Program

Oct 18, 2014 9:30am-8:30pm (ended)

Diwali (or Deepavali) literally means “rows of lamps” and is one of the four main festivals of India - Dress in your best Indian outfit and Bring Sweets to Share!  Find out more here >>>

(This is the last Saturday Program until December so that the M.A. Center San Ramon can prepare for Amma's arrival in November.)

Your are warmly invited to the M.A. Center, San Ramon on Saturday:

Saturday Seva (Selfless Service): 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Contact: Seva  Activities include: sorting donated medical supplies for India, helping in the bookstore, gardening & orchard work, and many special projects. Lunch is provided. Come for any part or all of the day! 

Guided IAM Meditation: 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Main House Puja Room, Only for those who have taken the full IAM course.

Archana: 4:30 pm, Amrita Hall, Chanting of the Sri Lalitha Sahasranama, 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother and 108 Names of Amma

Diwali Celebration Program:

5:45 pm - Satsang

6:15 pm - Amrita Bala Kendra Performance

6:45 pm - Bhajans, Arati and Closing Prayers

8:30 pm - Dinner & Sweets – Free for all who attend

9:15 pm - Celebration of Lights – Sparklers Outdoors

9:30 pm - Dancing – Dandia & Garbha

Castro Valley BART Station PickupsSaturdays: 10 am for Seva Day; 4:00 pm for Evening Program.  Please RSVP: leave msg. on the BART pickup extension: 510-537-9417 x 447

Come and join in for as much of the day as you wish. Choose from many selfless service opportunities for the day, such as gardening, helping with the Amma Shop, or preparing donated medical supplies for shipment to AIMS hospital in India. The evening program typically includes a satsang (spiritual talk), a video of Amma, bhajans (devotional singing), and meditation.

Questions? Email M.A. Center Events

Friday
Sep
20
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
21
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
21
10:30am - 2:00pm
Sadhya Lunch tickets are now sold out. We will have a limited quantity of tickets available for purchase at the door on a first come first serve basis for the 1:30 PM seating time (at the door price is $36 per person).  A ticket is not required to attend the activities prior to lunch, all are... more ›
Sunday
Sep
22
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 ›
Sunday
Sep
22
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Main House Puja Room Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika. To celebrate Karthika this month, the program will include a simple Karthika puja, followed by bhajans and Arati. All are welcome to join us for this special program. “Group chanting and... more ›
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 ›

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

SaveSave

SaveSave

SaveSave