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Seva Saturday, Diwali Celebration, and Satsang Program
October 18, 2014 @ 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Seva Saturday, Diwali Celebration, and Satsang Program
Saturday, October 18, 9:30AM-8:30PM
M.A. Center, 10200 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley
Free
“Diwali (or Deepavali) literally means ‘rows of lamps’ and is one of the four main festivals of India – Dress in your best Indian outfit and Bring Sweets to Share!
Your are warmly invited to the M.A. Center, San Ramon on Saturday:
Saturday Seva (Selfless Service): 9:30AM-4:30PM
Activities include: sorting donated medical supplies for India, helping in the bookstore, gardening and orchard work, and many special projects. Lunch is provided. Come for any part or all of the day!
Guided IAM Meditation: 3:00-4:00PM
Main House Puja Room, Only for those who have taken the full IAM course.
Archana: 4:30PM
Amrita Hall, Chanting of the Sri Lalitha Sahasranama, 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother and 108 Names of Amma
Diwali Celebration Program:
5:45PM: Satsang
6:15PM: Amrita Bala Kendra Performance
6:45PM: Bhajans, Arati, and Closing Prayers
8:30PM: Dinner and Sweets – Free for all who attend
9:15PM: Celebration of Lights – Sparklers Outdoors
9:30PM: Dancing – Dandia and Garbha
Castro Valley BART Station Pickups: Saturdays: 10:00AM for Seva Day; 4:00PM for Evening Program. Please RSVP: leave message on the BART pickup extension: 510-537-9417 x 447
Come and join in for as much of the day as you wish. Choose from many selfless service opportunities for the day, such as gardening, helping with the Amma Shop, or preparing donated medical supplies for shipment to AIMS hospital in India. The evening program typically includes a satsang (spiritual talk), a video of Amma, bhajans (devotional singing), and meditation.”