Maha Shivarathri with Swamiji and Homa by Bri. Rema Devi
Maha Shivaratri - The Great Night of Lord Shiva And Homa
We will be celebrating the great night of Lord Shiva with a traditional all-night program. Spiritual practices done on this night are considered to be especially beneficial. Staying awake is symbolic of the awareness and oneness of purpose that a spiritual aspirant needs to reach the goal.
BART pickup will be available that night at 7 PM from Castro Valley Station. Please RSVP by leaving a message on the BART pickup extension: 510-537-9417 x 447
SCHEDULE:
7:30 PM: Shiva Puja and Bhajans with Swamiji
9:00 PM: Prasad Distribution and Snack break (Bake sale and chai, all proceeds benefit Embracing the World)
10:00 PM - 4:00 AM: Bhajans with Swamiji, chanting, cultural program, seva time and chai all night.
HOMA - MARCH 5TH
4:00am - 6:00am: Homa by Bri. Rema Devi, Bhajans and Arati
Register for a special intention at Saturday Satsang starting February 16th.
*No registration is required to attend the homa.
For more information email MA Center Events.
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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