Amma in Chicago - Summer 2024

Amma in white sari, smiling, sunset in background

We look forward to seeing you in August! Click here for a list of hotels near MA Center Chicago.

Schedule of Programs

Free All Day Program starts at 11 AM.

9:00am: The token line opens (Exact time will be updated soon). To ensure everyone has an equal chance of getting an early token, please refrain from forming a line until then.
9:30am: Tokens are distributed and guests are escorted to seats. (Exact time will be updated soon)
11:00Am: Amma enters the hall and conducts a short meditation. There will be satsang and bhajans followed by darshan.
12:30PM: Amma begins to embrace those who have a token. (Darshan start time is tentative).

Everyone is welcome

Please plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before the program to receive a free token if you would like to have Amma’s embrace. Tokens may be limited by time constraints.

Free Morning Program  10am

8:00am: The token line opens. ( Exact time will be updated soon). To ensure everyone has an equal chance of getting an early token, please refrain from forming a line until then.
8:30am: Tokens are handed out and guests are escorted to seats.
10:00am: Amma enters the hall and conducts a short meditation.
10:30am: Amma begins to embrace those who have come.
12:30pm: Lunch is served until thirty minutes after Amma leaves the hall.

About morning programs ›

Everyone is welcome

Please plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before the program to receive a free token if you would like to have Amma’s embrace. Tokens may be limited by time constraints.

Free Evening Program  7:00pm

5:30pm: The token line opens. (Exact time will be updated soon). To ensure everyone has an equal chance of getting an early token, please refrain from forming a line until then.
6:00pm: Tokens are handed out and guests are escorted to seats. Dinner is served and continues until Amma enters the hall.
7:00pm: Amma enters the hall.
9:45pm: Amma begins to embrace guests and dinner resumes until midnight.

About evening programs ›

Everyone is welcome

Please plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before the program to receive a free token if you would like to have Amma’s embrace. Tokens may be limited by time constraints.

Want to help us prepare for Amma's visit?

Join us Saturday for a day of community, seva (selfless service), and satsang, starting with seva at 10:30 am (lunch will be provided for all volunteers).