Monthly Karthika Birth Star Observance
Next event (Monthly): Dec 20, 2018 7:00pm-8:00pm
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 nakshatram (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 across the globe by doing various spiritual practices.
It is held in Amritapuri as well as most Amma centers around the world on the day of Karthika Star (Amma’s birth star). We observe the auspicious Karthika Day at M.A. Center DC. Please join us in offering special prayers for world peace on these occasions.
The Karthika day observance would include:
- Brief Meditation
- 108 Names of Amma
- Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
- Bhajan
- Prayer for World Peace
- Arati
Tuesday
Dec
18
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Scriptural discussion is led by Br. Ramanand. We are currently discussing the text - Lalita Sahasranama (1000 names of the Divine Mother)
The discussion, every Tuesday (7:30 pm to 8:30 pm) after the evening Arati, includes pronunciation, word-by-word meaning, commentary, followed by group... more ›
Saturday
Dec
22
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you to join in for the special Christmas Satsang on 12/22/2018 at the M A Center.
The format of the satsang would be:
4:30pm – Archana with chanting of 1000 names of divine mother.
6:00pm – 108 names of Amma, Carol Singing, bhajans.
8:00pm – Dinner
Tuesday
Dec
25
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Scriptural discussion is led by Br. Ramanand. We are currently discussing the text - Lalita Sahasranama (1000 names of the Divine Mother)
The discussion, every Tuesday (7:30 pm to 8:30 pm) after the evening Arati, includes pronunciation, word-by-word meaning, commentary, followed by group... more ›
Monday
Dec
31
10:00am - 11:30pm
Join us for welcoming the new year with prayer for world peace. Led by Br. Ramanand, the program would include:
8:00 am - 6:00 pm: Day long chanting for world peace - Lalita Sahasranama and Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu chant every hour
6:00 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Evening satsang led by... more ›
Saturday
Jan
05
4:30pm - 8:00pm
(sat = betterment/a good cause | sang = gathering)
The main gathering at the M.A. Center DC happens every Saturday. We gather to do spiritual practices, or satsang, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm, followed by a delicious vegetarian meal. The evening consists of meditation, chanting, spiritual talk/discussion... more ›
Saturday
Jan
12
4:30pm - 8:00pm
(sat = betterment/a good cause | sang = gathering)
The main gathering at the M.A. Center DC happens every Saturday. We gather to do spiritual practices, or satsang, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm, followed by a delicious vegetarian meal. The evening consists of meditation, chanting, spiritual talk/discussion... more ›
Saturday
Jan
19
4:30pm - 8:00pm
(sat = betterment/a good cause | sang = gathering)
The main gathering at the M.A. Center DC happens every Saturday. We gather to do spiritual practices, or satsang, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm, followed by a delicious vegetarian meal. The evening consists of meditation, chanting, spiritual talk/discussion... more ›
Saturday
Jan
26
4:30pm - 8:00pm
(sat = betterment/a good cause | sang = gathering)
The main gathering at the M.A. Center DC happens every Saturday. We gather to do spiritual practices, or satsang, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm, followed by a delicious vegetarian meal. The evening consists of meditation, chanting, spiritual talk/discussion... more ›
Saturday
Feb
02
4:30pm - 8:00pm
(sat = betterment/a good cause | sang = gathering)
The main gathering at the M.A. Center DC happens every Saturday. We gather to do spiritual practices, or satsang, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm, followed by a delicious vegetarian meal. The evening consists of meditation, chanting, spiritual talk/discussion... more ›
Saturday
Feb
09
4:30pm - 8:00pm
(sat = betterment/a good cause | sang = gathering)
The main gathering at the M.A. Center DC happens every Saturday. We gather to do spiritual practices, or satsang, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm, followed by a delicious vegetarian meal. The evening consists of meditation, chanting, spiritual talk/discussion... more ›
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Ashram is closed from 12/22 to 12/30. There will be no morning Archana or evening Arati while the Ashram is closed.
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