Amma’s Birthday Celebration at M.A. Center San Ramon!

Sep 27, 2015 10:00am-10:00pm (ended)

All are welcome to Amma’s Birthday Celebration, Sunday, September 27, 2014 from 10 AM to 10 PM at the M.A. Center San Ramon in Amrita Hall and the surrounding grounds.

This event filled exceptional day will begin with Pada Puja (Special ceremony for the Guru) and Bhajans, and have ongoing Archana and other activities, and conclude with Dinner and Birthday Cake Outside and Bhajans on the Porch.

Schedule for the day:
10:00am - 12:00pm: Pada Puja performed by Bri. Rema Devi and Bhajans - Amrita Hall
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Children's Talent Show - Amrita Hall
12:00pm - 4:00pm: Afternoon Activities on the Surrounding Grounds
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Lunch - Outside with Live Music performances by Mystic Waves and Jonathan Green & Friends
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Ongoing Archana - Amrita Hall Stage
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Amritapuri Video - Amrita Hall
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Bhajan Class - Amrita Hall
                              Vegetable Gardening Presentation - Snack Tent
                              IAM-20 Class and Refresher - Creekside
4:00pm - 4:30pm: Snack & Chai - Outside
4:30pm – 6:00pm: Archana and Chanting - Amrita Hall
6:00pm - 8:30pm: Satsang Program and Bhajans with Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya - Amrita Hall
8:30pm - 10:00pm: Dinner, Birthday Cake and Bhajans under the stars

Plus throughout the afternoon Special Birthday Activities & Events On the Temple Plaza and around the Temple:

Craft Guild Information and Demos
Bouncy House for Kids
GreenFriends Farm Information
Face Painting
Amrita Bala Kendra Information and Sign-ups
Amma Birthday Card Making
Mother's Kitchen Information and Sign-ups
Henna Art
Ayurveda Information
Seva Opportunities
Lake County Fire Relief Donation Drive
Plus a great atmosphere to gather together
and more...
 
Castro Valley BART Station Pickups9:30 am for Pada Puja; 4:00 pm for Evening Program. Please RSVP: leave msg. on the BART pickup extension: 510-537-9417 x 447
 
Questions? Email M.A. Center Events
 
Friday
Mar
29
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma 7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Saturday
Mar
30
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Mar
30
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Creekside Building (upstairs room) at MA Center San Ramon. Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary. “The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular... more ›
Saturday
Mar
30
5:30pm - 8:00pm
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends.
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is NOT required. This week, the program will include a spiritual talk... more ›
Sunday
Mar
31
8:30am - 9:30am
Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community members. 'Archana' means chanting and glorifying the divine name. 'Lak' means 100,000... more ›
Tuesday
Apr
02
6:00pm - 8:00pm
6 - 8pm Pacific Time.  Swami Dayamritananda Puri will explore the 'Srimad Bhagavatam' written by Bhagawan Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. The format for the class is a short meditation and spiritual discourse, followed by a few Bhajans led by Swamiji and Arati. Live on the... more ›
Friday
Apr
05
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma 7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Saturday
Apr
06
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Apr
06
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Creekside Building (upstairs room) at MA Center San Ramon. Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary. “The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular... more ›
Saturday
Apr
06
5:30pm - 8:00pm
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends.
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is NOT required. “Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can... more ›

The Daily Programs are not open to the public at this time.

Our daily spiritual practices at the Main House include: 

Morning Archana

Mondays-Fridays: 5 AM

  • 108 Names of Amma
  • 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam

Saturdays-Sundays: 5 AM & 6 AM

  • 108 Names of Amma
  • 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam

Evening Bhajans

  • Guru Stotram Chanting
  • Bhajans, Devotional singing
  • Closing prayers and Arati

Monday : 7:45 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 pm
Saturday: Part of the regular Saturday program. If there is no Saturday program, 7:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 pm

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