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
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Navaratri celebration - Daily Puja & Bhajans
Sep 29, 2019 7:30pm to Oct 8, 2019 8:00am (ended)
Navaratri in Amrita Hall from Sunday, September 29 through Monday, October 7. Swamiji will be leading Bhajans for four of the evenings - September 30, October 1 and 2
The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. During these nine nights and ten days, three days each are devoted to honoring the divine qualities of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
Navaratri is traditionally an auspicious time for starting new ventures. The tenth day on Tuesday, October 8, is the Vijayadasami Puja, representing the day of victory.
SCHEDULE:
DURGA PUJA:
• Sunday, September 29, 7:30 PM, Puja, Bhajans & Arati
• Monday, September 30, 7:30 PM, Puja, Bhajans led by Swamiji & Arati
• Tuesday, October 1, 7:30 PM, Puja, Bhajans led by Swamiji & Arati
LAKSHMI PUJA:
• Wednesday, October 2, 7:30 PM Puja, Bhajans led by Swamiji & Arati
• Thursday, October 3, 7:30 PM Puja, Bhajans & Arati
• Friday, October 4, 7:30 PM Puja, Bhajans & Arati
SARASWATI PUJA:
• Saturday, October 5, is part of the Saturday evening program
6:00 PM - Special Saraswati Puja performed by Bri. Rema Devi at 6 pm and Bhajans.
The puja is open to all free of charge. Sponsorship for personal intention (sankalpa) for an attendee or a loved one is available.
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• Sunday, October 6, 7:30 PM Puja, Bhajans & Arati
Note: Books, tools and instruments for blessings in one's education, artistic pursuits or profession can be brought on this day, to be taken back on Vijayadashami, after the puja.
• Monday, October 7, 7:30 PM Puja, Bhajans led by Swamiji & Arati
VIJAYADASAMI PUJA:
Vijayadasami - Day of Victory, Tuesday, October 8, 7:00 – 8:00 AM, Puja and Prasad.
This is the 10th and final day of Navaratri. A day that is considered to be auspicious to start new ventures. The items kept for blessings, like your books and instruments can be taken back after this puja is over.
Read more about Navaratri.
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Friday
Apr
26
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 ›
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 ›
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.
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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.
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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