M.A.Center, Washington DC

Ganesh Chaturthi Visarjan (Immersion) & Onam Celebrations

Sep 14, 2024 10:30am-3:00pm (ended)

Concluding Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi - Visarjan (immersion) - Saturday, 9/14 @10:30am

The last day of Ganesh Chaturthi observance would include chanting of Ganesha Ashtottaram (108 names), bhajans, Ganesha Arati, Amma Arati, a small procession around the ashram grounds and final traditional immersion of the clay Ganesha idol into a water body.

Onam Celebrations

Ganesh Visarjan will be followed by traditional Onam feast and cultural programs. Please pay on-site with either cash or check. The cost is $12 for adult and $7 for children under 15.


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Sunday
Sep
22
8:00am - 5:00pm
Everyone is welcome to join us for the day-long chanting of Lalita Sahasranama (1000 names) and Peace Prayer every hour throughout the day, observing the day of Amma's birth star - Karthika. M.A. Center DC is hosting it this time and the chant will done in person at M A Center DC. All are welcome.... more ›
Sunday
Sep
22
5:30pm - 7:30pm
We welcome you all to join us in-person and online for a special Sarva Aiswarya Puja this Sunday, September 22, at 5pm. The Karthika day of the Month of Kanni (as per the Malayalam Lunar Calendar) is Amma's star birthday.   To mark this auspicious day, Br. Rāmānandāmṛta Chaitanya will be performing... more ›
Saturday
Sep
28
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the next in-person Satsang. In preparation for Amma's US tour and many local devotees travelling to join Amma at various tour cities, the regular Satsang is cancelled until further notice.  Schedule 4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM:... more ›
Wednesday
Oct
02
6:00am - 8:00am
Br. Rāmānandāmṛta Chaitanya leads a special Tila Homa and step-by-step guided puja (tarpaṇam) for paying homage to ancestors and departed souls. Pitṛu pakṣa, as per the Indian tradition, is the fortnight of the lunar cycle leading to the new moon day, during the month of Bhadrapada. Rites and... more ›
Saturday
Oct
05
10:30am - 3:00pm
Amma's birthday offers us a beautiful opportunity to come together to pray for the peace and healing of all of creation. All are welcome to join the special birthday celebration at MA Center DC led by Swāmi Dayāmṛtānanda Puri. The timings of the program are tentative, and will be finalized soon.... more ›
Saturday
Oct
12
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the next in-person Satsang. In preparation for Amma's US tour and many local devotees travelling to join Amma at various tour cities, the regular Satsang is cancelled until further notice.  Schedule 4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM:... more ›
Saturday
Oct
19
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the next in-person Satsang. In preparation for Amma's US tour and many local devotees travelling to join Amma at various tour cities, the regular Satsang is cancelled until further notice.  Schedule 4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM:... more ›
Saturday
Oct
26
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the next in-person Satsang. In preparation for Amma's US tour and many local devotees travelling to join Amma at various tour cities, the regular Satsang is cancelled until further notice.  Schedule 4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM:... more ›
Saturday
Nov
02
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the next in-person Satsang. In preparation for Amma's US tour and many local devotees travelling to join Amma at various tour cities, the regular Satsang is cancelled until further notice.  Schedule 4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM:... more ›
Saturday
Nov
09
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the next in-person Satsang. In preparation for Amma's US tour and many local devotees travelling to join Amma at various tour cities, the regular Satsang is cancelled until further notice.  Schedule 4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM:... more ›

Beginning Wednesday 7/3/2024, Ashram is closed for the public. The daily Arati and Archana are cancelled.