Ganesh Murthi Making

Aug 12, 2020 6:00am-9:00pm (ended)

Saturday, August 15 is the beginning of the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, the birthday of Lord Ganesha, God of success and overcoming obstacles. Everyone is welcome to make their own individual Ganesh murthi - sacred clay figure - at home.

Ganesh Chaturthi kits will be available for “curbside” pickup at the MA Center on Saturday, August 15 between 11 am and 2 pm in the outer lot (VISHNU LOT 12) as you enter from Crow Canyon Rd. Cost is $5 per kit. Orders must be placed by 9:00 pm on Wednesday, August 12th.  You can also gather your own supplies at home.
Click here for details. 

This three-part festival will continue on Friday, August 21 with the Virtual Ganesh Chaturthi Puja led by Swami Dayamritananda Puri, and will conclude on Saturday, August 29, with the Visarjan (Immersion) of the Ganesh murthis.

Click here to read about the significance of the Ganesh Chaturthi ceremonies. 

Please contact the Events team at: macsrevents@ammagroups.org if you have any questions.

Friday
Apr
26
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
27
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
27
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
27
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 ›
Sunday
Apr
28
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
30
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 ›

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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