Vijayadashami with Swamiji - In Person & Virtual

Oct 5, 2022 9:00am-10:00am (ended)

From 9:00am Pacific Time

Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from September 26 through October 4. Vijayadashami is the 10th day, also known as day of victory.
The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. During these nine nights and ten days, three days each are devoted to honoring the different forms of the divine mother, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
Vijayadashami, the 10th day, is traditionally an auspicious time for starting new ventures. This is the day of final puja of Navaratri, and beginning for new learning and knowledge. Items offered for blessings on the 8th day of Navaratri will be ready for puja starting at 9 AM on this auspicious day.  Swamiji will be present for this special day.

Puja, Bhajans led by Swamiji and Arati 

Prepare for Delays and Alternate Routes until 5:00 PM: Crow Canyon Road Construction: Crow Canyon Road will be closed to through traffic between Norris Canyon Road and Bollinger Canyon Road starting Monday, September 12 through early November on weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm. Please see details here.

Please contact the MA Center, San Ramon Events team if you have any questions: macsrevents@ammagroups.org.

GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS SPECIFIED BY THE MA CENTER BOARD

The MA Center Board has announced that Satsangs may now resume provided they follow the guidelines and precautions below. We must all remember that the health and safety of all who wish to attend satsang should remain uppermost in our minds and hearts.

1.  These protocols were prepared in consultation with medical professionals, together with examination of the CDC guidelines. Satsangs may require stronger guidelines at their discretion in addition to adhering to county and local guidelines.

2. If you feel at all sick, have fever, or have been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19, please do not attend.

3. Everyone must wear their mask at all times. Masks need to be properly fitted over nose and mouth, N/KN 95 or double masking is recommended.

4. Everyone must maintain social distancing, 6 feet apart, except members of the same household.

5. Arati prasad should be individually wrapped and offered at the altar.

6. Meals, prepared in accordance with current health department guidelines, will be offered in a sealed container.  We encourage you to take meals home. Outdoor seating will be available if you wish to eat on the ashram premises and everyone must maintain proper distancing while eating. Meals cannot be eaten indoors.

Om Namah Shivaya

Swami Dayamritananda Puri
On behalf of the MA Center Board

Friday
Apr
19
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
20
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
20
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
20
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. This week, Swami Dayamritananda Puri will be leading... more ›
Sunday
Apr
21
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
23
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 ›
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 ›

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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