Shivarathri & Homa with Swamini: In-person

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