Vedanta Center of Atlanta: Durga Puja

Friday, October 3

6:00pm
Our regular Evening Arati

7:30-8:30pm
Talk on “Why and How We Worship Mother Durga” with Dhruva
This talk by Dhruva will open our “Three Days of Durga” celebration

8:30-9:30pm
Reception for Dhruva in the Monastery, snacks, tea & coffee

Saturday, October 5

11am-noon
Durga Puja: a traditional worship of the Divine Mother, conducted by Dhruva

12:30-2:30pm
Potluck prasad lunch in the Monastery Fellowship Hall
Note: If you want your food offering to be part of the puja, please have it in the Monastery kitchen no later than 11am!

6:00pm
Evening Arati in the Chapel

7:30-9:30pm
Kirtan in the Chapel, with Ian Boccio and Blue Spirit Wheel. The kirtan will be opened by our own Elizabeth Yates (Jyothi) and Cyndi Craven (Sarada)

Sunday, October 5

10:30-11am
Silent meditation in the Chapel

11am-noon
Talk on “The Significance of Mother Worship” according to Swami Swahananda, with Br. Shankara

12noon-1:30pm
As always after the talk, devotees and friends meet in the Monastery from noon to 1:30pm, for tea, coffee, snacks and a continuation of our spiritual fellowship. Please join us!