Shivarathri & Homa with Swamini: In-person
Mar 8, 2024 7:00pm to Mar 9, 2024 6:00am (ended)
MA Center will celebrate Maha Shivarathri with an all-night program, led by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana.. The program ends with a Homa (vedic fire ceremony) performed by Swamini, dedicated to world peace and harmony and for Amma’s devotees who have passed away.
See below for more details on how to register for a sankalpa (spiritual resolve) to be made during the homa on your behalf.
Schedule:
- 7 PM: Dinner (pre-order for a discounted price via Food From Home. Orders will open on Sunday, March 3rd. See below for more details)
- 8 PM: Satsang by Swamini
- 9 PM - 3 AM: Shiva Puja, Bhajans and chanting throughout the night.
- Group Dancing and Guided Yoga stretch breaks for movement.
- Chai, a light snack and breakfast will be available for those not fasting.
- 4 AM - 6 AM: Homa by Swamini
Homa Registration: Register here before Friday, March 8 at 2 PM PST
The following pujas will be included and are available to register for a sankalpa (spiritual resolve) to be made during the homa on your behalf, or for a loved one, through Friday, March 8 at 2 pm PST: Ganapathy, Maha Ganapathy, Tila, Navagraha (all nine planets), and individual planets: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu
Food
- Prasad and Chai are complimentary.
- Dinner and snacks will be available for purchase. Pre-order dinner via Food From Home site for a discounted price of $11+tax. Dinner price will be $15 at the door. Orders will open on the Food From Home site on Sunday, March 3rd.
- A complimentary light breakfast & chai will be available before the homa at 3 AM.
Masks Indoors are optional and a personal preference. We request you to remember that the health and safety of all who wish to attend the program should remain uppermost in our minds and hearts. If you feel at all sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19, please do not attend.
If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org
Saturday
Jan
04
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 necessary.
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Saturday
Jan
04
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. All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required to attend the program.
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Sunday
Jan
05
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time
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Tuesday
Jan
07
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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Thursday
Jan
09
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika. This month, Swami Dayamritananda Puri will lead the special program with a Karthika manasa puja, followed by bhajans and Arati.
Schedule:
- Karthika Manasa Puja led by Swamiji (includes Amma’s 108 names)
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Friday
Jan
10
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
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Saturday
Jan
11
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 ›
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Saturday
Jan
11
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 necessary.
“The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion.... more ›
Saturday
Jan
11
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.
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Sunday
Jan
12
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time
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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