Maha Ganapathy Homa by Swami Shantamritananda Puri
Jun 18, 2022 4:30am-7:00am (ended)
To sponsor this homa, please visit the Amrita Puja site here.
On Saturday, June 18, at 4:45 AM CT, Swami Shantamritananda Puri will perform a Maha Ganapathy Homa at MA Center Chicago. The Maha Ganapathy Homa is an auspicious fire ceremony to help those suffering from losses, when starting a new business or investments, when getting married, or to remove obstacles. It is also performed for birthdays. To register for this event, please click here.
Those who register are welcome to attend in person, but if unable to attend, prasad will be mailed after the homa.
Questions? Email us at macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.
Saturday
Nov
09
A Multi-Day Event
Amma says that we have a responsibility towards the needy and that it's our duty to provide them with food, care, and the light of knowledge. In that spirit, we ask for your support of this year's AYUDH Chicago Donation Drive. Please leave your donated items (packaged and non-perishable and new/... more ›
Saturday
Dec
21
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›
Saturday
Dec
21
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Saturday
Dec
21
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
Saturday
Dec
21
4:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for a day of community and devotion at MA Center Chicago. In the true spirit of Amma’s teaching to honor and respect all religions and their practices, we'll be celebrating Christmas with a special holiday satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with group archana at 4PM CT. At... more ›
Sunday
Dec
22
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a group viewing of a Rama television series in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall on Sunday at 2 pm CT (except the first Sunday of every month, which is dedicated to... more ›
Saturday
Dec
28
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Amma says, "Satsang has the power to turn our minds towards good thoughts. Children, don't waste any opportunity to participate in satsang."
Join us for satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with group archana at 4PM CT. Swamini typically leads a gentle stretching session or a meditation... more ›
Sunday
Dec
29
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a group viewing of a Rama television series in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall on Sunday at 2 pm CT (except the first Sunday of every month, which is dedicated to... more ›
Tuesday
Dec
31
A Multi-Day Event
Ring in 2024 with a special New Year's Eve program at MA Center Chicago, including a Saraswati puja and satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, starting at 6 pm.
At 6 pm, Swamini will perform an auspicious traditional Kerala-style Vedic puja ceremony dedicated to... more ›
Wednesday
Jan
01
8:30am - 11:00am
Amma says we should welcome the new year with joy and alertness, living its every moment completely. Join us for a New Year's Day program with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, “Walking in Spirit: A Prayerful Start to the Year" which will include archana, light morning stretches, chai, a short walking... more ›
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The White Flower meditation at 6 pm CT is preceded by a 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation, so please feel free to join the Zoom early (at 5:50 pm CT) to participate.
EVENING BHAJANS
Daily* at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and Arati
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