Virtual Karthika Program with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

All are welcome to join in honoring Amma on the day of her birthstar, Karthika. This month, a national Karthika program will be led by Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya from MA Center DC. The program will begin with a short meditation, and will include the 108 Names of Amma, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram hymn in praise of the Goddess Durga, Bhajans (devotional songs), Prayer for World Peace, and Arati

The livestream will begin at 4:30 pm Pacific Time (7:30 pm Eastern Time) on the MA Center East Coast YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/MACenterEC

A replay will also be available.

A monthly birthday is traditionally observed in India that is based on the moon’s position, in addition to the annual birthday observed in the West, which is based on the sun’s position. According to the Indian calendar, Karthika is the nakshatra (star constellation) in which the moon was transiting at the time of Amma’s birth, and so each time the moon returns to this spot in the heavens, approximately every 28 days, it is considered to be Amma’s birthday. This day is dedicated to Amma and is traditionally celebrated by Her children in Amritapuri, and across the globe by doing various spiritual practices.