Br. Rāmānandāmṛta Chaitanya, monastic disciple of Amma met Her at the age of 4 and has had the good fortune of growing up at Amma's ashram from a very young age. Br. Ramanandamrita directs the Amma's organizations and its activities in the eastern US and Canada. He travels around the US and Canada conducting satsangs in various cities; delivering talks at Universities; sharing Amma's message of selfless service and love.; and travels with Amma around the world. He has written and composed many devotional songs (bhajans) and his melodious voice can often be heard alongside Amma’s during many bhajans. One can feel the divine grace flow through his soulful singing. Br. Ramanandamrita is a PhD graduate in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, along with three Masters degrees in various fields of Computer Science. As a professor in Amrita University, Amritapuri Campus, he guides PhD students on their research. Br. Ramanandamrita's talks, usually conveyed humorously, are very inspiring and uplifting.
* Times mentioned as in Eastern US zone
November 2024
| Fri, Nov 1 to Sun, Dec 15 |
Swami Amritaswarupananda's tour of North America |
| Tue, Nov 19 @ 9:00 pm |
AYUDH Reflect Online Online gathering with youth including brief meditation, discussion, bhajan, games |
| Sun, Nov 17 @ 4:00 pm |
Homas - Fire Ceremony MA Center Atlanta Sarvaishwarya Homa, Navagraha (planetary), Tila Homa |
| Sat, Nov 16 @ 6:00 pm |
Monthly Karthika Observance Online and MA Center DC Brief meditation and pada puja, 108 names, Karthika song, bhajans, prayer for world peace and arati. |
October 2024
| Sat, Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm |
Diwali Satsang MA Center Washington DC Brief meditation, 108 names, Bhajans, Diwali talk/discussion, arati, prayer for world peace, Diwali celebrations |
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| Sun, Oct 20 @ 3:00 pm |
Diwali Satsang MA Center NY/NJ Brief meditation, 108 names, Bhajans, Diwali talk/discussion, arati, prayer for world peace, Diwali celebrations |
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| Sat, Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm |
Diwali - Lakshmi Puja New England Lakhmi Puja per ancient Tantric tradition, prayer for world peace, Diwali celebrations and more |
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| Tue, Oct 15 @ 9:00 pm |
AYUDH Reflect Online Online gathering with youth including brief meditation, discussion, bhajan, games |
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| Sun, Oct 13 @ 10:00 am |
Amma Birthday Satsang Raleigh, North Carolina Brief meditation, Guru Paduka Puja, 108 names, Bhajans, talk/discussion, arati, prayer for world peace. |
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| Sun, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm weekdays, @ 6:30 pm weekends |
Navaratri Observance MA Center Washington DC Brief meditation, 108 names of the Divine mother,Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, Devi chants with prostrations, Bhajans, Devi arati, Amma arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Thu, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm weekdays, @ 6:30 pm weekends |
Navaratri Observance Toronto, Ontario Brief meditation, 108 names of the Divine mother,Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, Devi chants with prostrations, Bhajans, Devi arati, Amma arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Wed, Oct 2 @ 6:00 am |
Homeage for ancestors and departed soul Online and MA Center DC Tila Homa (fire ceremony) performed per ancient tantric tradition, step-by-step guided puja (tarpanam) for the departed souls |
| Sun, Sep 29 @ 4:00 pm |
Amma Birthday Satsang Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia Brief meditation, Guru Paduka Puja, 108 names, Bhajans, talk/discussion, arati, prayer for world peace. |
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| Sat, Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm |
Amma Birthday Satsang Montreal, Quebec Brief meditation, Guru Paduka Puja, 108 names, Bhajans, talk/discussion, arati, prayer for world peace. |
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| Sun, Sep 22 @ 7:30 pm |
Karthika Sarvaishwarya Puja - Amma's Star Birthday Online and MA Center DC Puja performed per ancient tantric tradition along with Guru Paduka Puja, accompanied with chants and bhajans and prayer for world peace |
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| Sat, Sep 21 @ 3:00 pm |
Amma Birthday Satsang Orlando, Florida Brief meditation, Guru Paduka Puja, 108 names, Bhajans, talk/discussion, arati, prayer for world peace. |
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| Fri, Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm |
Amma Birthday Satsang South Florida Brief meditation, Guru Paduka Puja, 108 names, Bhajans, talk/discussion, arati, prayer for world peace. |
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| Tue, Sep 17 @ 9:00 pm |
AYUDH Reflect Online Online gathering with youth including brief meditation, discussion, bhajan, games |
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| Sun, Sep 15 @ 4:00 pm |
Amma Birthday Satsang Buffalo, New York Brief meditation, Guru Paduka Puja, 108 names, Bhajans, talk/discussion, arati, prayer for world peace. |
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| Sat, Sep 14 @ 1:00 pm |
Onam and Ganesh Visarjan MA Center Washington DC Onam celebration and feast, Traditional Ganesh arati, Procession with Ganesha idol and immersion into water, prayer for world peace. |
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| Sun, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 14 7:30pm (Weekdays) 6:30pm (Weekends) |
Ganesh Chaturthi MA Center Washington DC Daily Ganesh Arati - brief meditation, Ganesha 108 names, chants, bhajans, traditional Ganesha arati, Amma arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Sat, Sep 7 @ 4:00 pm |
Krishna Jayanti Satsang MA Center Atlanta Procession, Uriyadi and other games, Brief meditation, Krishna 108 names, bhajans, discussion, Srimad Bhagavatam chanting depicting Krishna's birth, prayer for world peace, arati |
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| Fri, Sep 6 @ 7:30 pm |
Meditation Evening MA Center Atlanta An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Tue, Sep 3 @ 7:00 pm |
Meditation Evening Toronto, Ontario An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Sun, Sep 1 @ 3:00 pm |
Krishna Jayanti Satsang Toronto, Ontario Procession, Uriyadi and other games, Brief meditation, Krishna 108 names, bhajans, discussion, Srimad Bhagavatam chanting depicting Krishna's birth, prayer for world peace, arati |
| Sat, Aug 31 @ 4:00 pm |
Krishna Jayanti Satsang MA Center Washington DC Procession, Uriyadi and other games, Brief meditation, Krishna 108 names, bhajans, discussion, Srimad Bhagavatam chanting depicting Krishna's birth, prayer for world peace, arati |
June 2024
| Wed, Jun 26 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Sun, Jun 23 @ 11:30 am |
Satsang and Bhajans Asheville, North Carolina Brief meditation, 108 names, bhajans, discussion, prayer for world peace, arati |
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| Sat, Jun 22 @ 11:00 am |
Picnic Satsang MA Center Atlanta Brief meditation, 108 names, games, bhajans, discussion, prayer for world peace, arati |
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| Fri, Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm |
Amrita Kutumbam Satsang Atlanta, Georgia Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Thu, Jun 20 @ 7:30 pm |
Meditation Evening MA Center Atlanta An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Wed, Jun 19 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Tue, June 18 @ 9:00 pm |
AYUDH Reflect Online Online gathering with youth including brief meditation, discussion, bhajan, games |
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| Sun, Jun 16 @ 2:00 pm |
Satsang and Bhajans Charlottsville, Virginia Brief meditation, bhajans, discussion, prayer for world peace |
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| Fri, Jun 14 @ 7:30 pm |
Amrita Kutumbam Satsang Fairfax, Virginia Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Thu, Jun 13 @ 7:30 pm |
Meditation Evening MA Center Washington DC An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Wed, Jun 12 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Sat, Jun 8 @ 4:00 pm |
Picnic Satsang Toronto, Ontario Brief meditation, 108 names, games, bhajans, discussion, prayer for world peace, arati |
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| Fri, Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm |
Amrita Kutumbam Satsang Toronto, Ontario Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Thu, Jun 6 @ 7:30 pm |
Meditation Evening Toronto, Ontario An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Wed, Jun 5 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Wed, Jun 4 @ 7:30 pm |
Monthly Karthika Observance Online and MA Center DC Brief meditation and pada puja, 108 names, Karthika song, bhajans, prayer for world peace and arati. |
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| Sun, June 2 @ 10:30 am |
Homas - Fire Ceremony MA Center NY/NJ Ganapati Homa, Navagraha (planetary), Tila Homa |
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| Sat, Jun 1 @ 4:00 pm |
Satsang - Bhajans and Discussion Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Satsang - Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, talk/discussion, arati and prayer for world peace |
May 2024
| Wed, May 29 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Sat, May 25 @ 4:00 pm |
Picnic Satsang New England Brief meditation, 108 names, games, bhajans, discussion, prayer for world peace, arati |
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| Wed, May 22 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Tue, May 21 @ 9:00 pm |
AYUDH Reflect Online Online gathering with youth including brief meditation, discussion, bhajan, games |
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| Sun, May 19 @ 11:00 am |
Satsang - Bhajans and Discussion MA Center Atlanta Outdoor Satsang - Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, talk/discussion, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Fri, May 17 @ 6:00 pm |
Satsang - Bhajans and Discussion St. Augustine, Florida Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, talk/discussion, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Thu, May 16 @ 5:30 pm |
Satsang - Bhajans and Discussion Gainesville, Florida Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, talk/discussion, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Sun, May 12 @ 6:30 pm |
Homas - Fire Ceremony Tampa, Florida Ganapati Homa, Navagraha (planetary) Homa |
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| Sun, May 12 @ 10:30 am |
Satsang - Bhajans and Discussion Sarasota, Florida Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, talk/discussion, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Sat, May 11 @ 5:00 pm |
Satsang - Bhajans and Discussion Orlando, Forida Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, talk/discussion, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Sat, May 11 @ 11:30 am |
AYUDH - Regional Youth Retreat Orlando, Florida Regional youth meet including meditation, service projects, meaningful and practical disucssions, bhajans and fun activities |
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| Fri, May 10 @ 6:30 pm |
Bhagavati Seva Puja Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Acient tantric style Puja for protection from miseries, fulfillment and for spiritual benefits |
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| Wed, May 8 @ 7:30 pm |
Monthly Karthika Observance Online and MA Center DC Brief meditation and pada puja, 108 names, Karthika song, bhajans, prayer for world peace and arati. |
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| Tue, May 7 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Sat - Sun, May 4 - 5 |
AYUDH - Regional Youth Retreat M.A. Center Washington DC Regional youth meet including meditation, service projects, meaningful and practical disucssions, bhajans and fun activities |
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| Fri, May 3 @ 7:30 pm |
Meditation Evening MA Center DC An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Wed, May 1 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
April2024
| Sat, Apr 27 from 10:00am |
AYUDH - Regional Youth Retreat M.A. Center Dallas Regional youth meet including meditation, service projects, meaningful and practical disucssions, bhajans and fun activities |
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| Fri, Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm |
Meditation Evening MA Center Dallas An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Wed, April 24 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Sat, Apr 20 from 10:00am |
AYUDH - Regional Youth Retreat M.A. Center Atlanta Regional youth meet including meditation, service projects, meaningful and practical disucssions, bhajans and fun activities |
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| Fri, Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm |
Meditation Evening MA Center Atlanta An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Wed, April 17 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Tue, Apr 16 @ 9:00 pm |
AYUDH Reflect Online Online gathering with youth including brief meditation, discussion, bhajan, games |
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| Sun, Apr 14 11:00 am |
Vishu (New Year) - Sarvaishwarya Puja MA Center Washington DC Acient tantric style Puja for auspiciousness and prosperity, Vishu sadhya (South Indian feast), Vishu Thai Neettam (handing out saplings as part of Vishu) |
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| Sat, Apr 13 @ 5:00 pm |
Satsang - Bhajans and Discussion Phoenix, AZ Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, talk/discussion, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Sat, Apr 13 @ 10:00 am |
AYUDH - Regional Youth Retreat Phoenix, AZ Regional youth meet including meditation, service projects, meaningful and practical disucssions, bhajans and fun activities |
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| Thu, Apr 11 @ 7:30 pm |
Monthly Karthika Observance Online and MA Center DC Brief meditation and pada puja, 108 names, Karthika song, bhajans, prayer for world peace and arati. |
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| Wed, April 10 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Sat, Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm |
Vishu (New Year) and Easter Satsang Toronto, ON Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, talk and discussion pertaining to Vishu and Easter, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Thu, April 4 @ 7:00 pm |
Meditation Evening Toronto, Ontario An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Wed, April 3 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
March 2024
| Fri-Sun, Mar 29 - 31 |
AYUDH - Regional Youth Retreat M.A. Center Chicago Regional youth meet including meditation, service projects, meaningful and practical disucssions, bhajans and fun activities |
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| Wed, Mar 27 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Wed, Mar 20 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Tue, Mar 19 @ 9:00 pm |
AYUDH Reflect Online Online gathering with youth including brief meditation, discussion, bhajan, games |
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| Wed, Mar 13 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Sun, Mar 3 @ 2:00 pm |
Satsang, talk and bhajans Charlotte, NC Brief meditation, 108 names, bhajans, talk/discussion, prayer for world peace, arati |
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| Sat, Mar 2 @ 5:00 pm |
Satsang, talk and bhajans Raleigh, NC Brief meditation, 108 names, bhajans, talk/discussion, prayer for world peace, arati |
February 2024
| Wed, Feb 28 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Sat, Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm |
Satsang commemorating Shivaratri MA Center Atlanta Brief meditation, 108 names, bhajans, talk/discussion, prayer for world peace, arati |
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| Fri, Feb 23 @ 7:00 pm |
Meditation Evening MA Center Atlanta An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Wed, Feb 21 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Tue, Feb 20 @ 9:00 pm |
AYUDH Reflect Online Online gathering with youth including brief meditation, discussion, bhajan, games |
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| Sat, Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm |
Satsang and Discussion MA Center NY/NJ Brief meditation, 108 names, bhajans, talk/discussion, prayer for world peace, arati |
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| Fri, Feb 16 @ 7:30 pm |
Monthly Karthika Observance Online and MA Center DC Brief meditation and pada puja, 108 names, Karthika song, bhajans, prayer for world peace and arati. |
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| Wed, Feb 14 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Sat, Feb 10 @ 3:00 pm |
Satsang and Discussion New England Brief meditation, 108 names, bhajans, talk/discussion, prayer for world peace, arati |
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| Wed, Feb 7 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Sun, Feb 4 @ 2:00 pm |
Satsang and Discussion Bridgewater, NJ Brief meditation, 108 names, bhajans, talk/discussion, prayer for world peace, arati |
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| Sat, Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm |
Satsang and Discussion MA Center Washington DC Brief meditation, 108 names, bhajans, talk/discussion, prayer for world peace, arati |
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| Thu, Feb 1 @ 7:30 pm |
Meditation Evening MA Center Washington DC An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
January 2024
| Wed, Jan 31 @ 7:30 pm |
Scriptural Discussion - Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Online and in-person Word-by-word pronunciation, meaning, elaboration and singing of whole text in the end |
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| Sun, Jan 28 @ 10:00 am |
Satsang and Discussion Buffalo, NY Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, talk/discussion, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Sat, Jan 27 @ 10:00 am |
One-day Spiritual Retreat Toronto, Ontario Meditation, scriptural discussion, Q/A, bhajans, spiritual games, prayer for world peace |
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| Fri, Jan 26 @ 5:00 pm |
Amrita Kutumbam Satsang Toronto, ON Brief Meditation, chants, bhajans, arati and prayer for world peace |
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| Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:00 pm |
Meditation Evening Toronto, Ontario An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Sat, Jan 20 @ 3:00 pm |
Ayyappa Puja MA Center NY/NJ Meditation, Ayyappa Abhishekam, Ayappa Chants and Bhajans, Padi Puja, Arati |
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| Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:30 pm |
Monthly Karthika Observance Online and MA Center DC Brief meditation and pada puja, 108 names, Karthika song, bhajans, prayer for world peace and arati. |
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| Tue, Jan 17 @ 9:00 pm |
AYUDH Reflect Online Online gathering with youth including brief meditation, discussion, bhajan, games |
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| Sat, Jan 13 @ 7:00 pm |
Homas - Fire Ceremony Ocala, Florida Ganapati Homa, Navagraha (planetary) Homa |
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| Sat, Jan 13 to Mon, Jan 15 |
Long Weekend Spiritual Retreat Ocala, Florida Meditation, scriptural discussions, q/a, nature walks, bhajans, Homa (fire ceremony), games, and more |
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| Wed, Jan 10 @ 7:00 pm |
Meditation Evening MA Center Atlanta An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |
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| Sun, Jan 7 @ 5:00 pm |
Ayyappa Puja MA Center Atlanta Meditation, Ayyappa Abhishekam, Ayappa Chants and Bhajans, Padi Puja, Arati |
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| Sat, Jan 6 @ 6:00 pm |
Ayyappa Puja MA Center Washington DC Meditation, Ayyappa Abhishekam, Ayappa Chants and Bhajans, Padi Puja, Arati |
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| Thu, Jan 4 @ 7:00 pm |
Meditation Evening MA Center Washington DC An hour of guided meditation with several segments focusing on various aspects |