Saturday Satsang - Shivaratri & Homa with Swamini-In-person

8PM PST - In-person event
This Saturday, MA Center will celebrate Maha Shivaratri with an all-night program, led by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana; ending with a Homa performed by Swamini, that is dedicated to world peace and harmony, for Amma's devotees who have passed away, and those suffering prolonged illnesses. All are invited to join us and observe Shivaratri, a special all-night vigil of chanting and meditative introspection.
Dinner is available - to be ordered in advance via Food From Home

Schedule

• 7 PM: Dinner
• 8 PM: Satsang by Swamini
• 9 PM - 3 AM: Shiva Puja, Bhajans and chanting throughout the night.
  Guided Yoga stretch breaks for movement.
  Chai and light snacks will be available for those not fasting.

• 4 AM - 6 AM: Homa by Swamini

Homa Details & Registration:
The Homa (Vedic fire ceremony) performed by Swamini will be dedicated to world peace and harmony, as well as performed for Amma's devotees who have passed away, and those suffering prolonged illnesses. The following will be included and are available to register for a sankalpa (spiritual resolve) to be made during the homa on your behalf, or for a loved one, through Saturday, Feb 18 at 3 pm PST: Maha Ganapathy, Ganapathy, Maha Mrityunjaya, Tila, Navagraha (all nine planets), and individual planets.

Register here before Saturday, Feb 18 at 3 PM PST >

Masks Indoors are optional and a personal preference. We request you to remember that the health and safety of all who wish to attend the program should remain uppermost in our minds and hearts. If you feel at all sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19, please do not attend.

Prayer list: please submit the names of people to be added by 7 PM on Friday at: https://bit.ly/SRPrayerList

Food
Prasad and Chai will be available after the program.
A boxed dinner option will be available as part of the Food From Home order form and can be picked up before the program. Indoor seating will be available for dinner on the temple balcony.
Dinner orders will only be taken via the Food From Home initiative.

Food From Home meal service
For any snacks or dinner you have the option to order from our Food From Home meal service, that you can pick up before the program. Food From Home offers deliveries as well as pick up options. See more details, menu for the week, and order at https://foodfromhomesr.com

AYUDH GIVE- Food & Clothing Drive Initiative

AYUDH San Ramon is organizing a drive to collect gently used winter clothing (such as sweaters, hats, scarves) and non-perishable food items to distribute to people experiencing homelessness.

If you have any items that you no longer need and can donate, please bring them to Saturday satsang programs in February.  Every item donated will be personally distributed and will make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. For any question on this initiative, please contact: sanramon@ayudh.org

Please note:
BART pickup and the MA Center library will not be available at this time and we apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay tuned for updates on when we are able to resume these services.

If you have any questions please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org