Amma's Birthday Celebration - Amma's Pantry Bag Exchange

Everyone is invited to Amma’s Birthday Celebration, on Sunday, October 8th, from 8:30 AM to 10 PM at the MA Center in Amrita Hall and the surrounding grounds, in the presence of Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya. 

This event filled exceptional day will begin with Pada Puja (Special ceremony for the Guru) and Bhajans (devotional songs) to be concluded with dinner under the stars, a special Birthday Cake for dessert and Bhajans (devotional songs).

Schedule:

8:30am - 9:30am: Archana
9:30am - 10:00am: Snack and Chai break
10:00am - 12:00pm: Pada Puja by Swamiji & Bhajans
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Children's Talent Show
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Afternoon activities
-Bhajan Class
-IAM-20 Class and Refresher
-GreenFriends Farm "Get Growing" Class
-Seva Projects
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Archana
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Snack and Chai break
5:30pm - 7:30pm: Spiritual talk and bhajans led by Swamiji
7:30pm: Dinner, Birthday Cake and Ice Cream
8:30pm: Amma's Birthday Pada Puja - Amrita TV live broadcast from Amritapuri
9:30pm: Porch bhajans with Swamiji & closing prayers

Ongoing Activities throughout the day:
 -Amma’s Pantry Bag Exchange
 -Green Friends Info Table
 -Children’s Bounce Castle
 -Amma Birthday Card Making
 -Ongoing Archana chanting onstage (noon-4pm)
 -Matruvani Magazine Subscription Campaign, with drawing for a free Retreat Registration for next Amma visit to Bay Area!

Amma's Pantry Bag Exchange: 9:30 am - 7:30 pm 

Drop off your filled bag and get a new one. Read more about the project>>

Castro Valley BART Station Pickups: 9:30 am and 5:00 pm - Please RSVP on the BART pickup extension: 510-537-9417 x 447
For more information, please contact MA Center Events