28 August 2010
M. A. Center, San Ramon, USA
In India, and especially in Amritapuri, every day is a festival. Indeed, the months of August and September are filled with holidays and celebrations to be enjoyed by all.

Here at M.A. Center, over two hundred devotees came from around the region this past Saturday to celebrate Onam, the traditional Kerala festival marking the return on the legendary king Mahabali. They were greeted by a beautiful pookkalam decorating the entrance to the Main Temple. Inside, Br. Dayamrita gave satsang followed by a humorous play about a Malayalam family living in the Bay Area who had forgotten the annual tradition. A visit by an elderly relative from India set them straight by suggesting that they visit M.A. Center where she told them they would find the true meaning of Onam.

Afterwards, Br. Dayamrita led everyone in singing bhajans – ending with a rousing Amrita Vahini.
Finally, everyone was treated to a delicious traditional Kerala dinner.
– Sri Pati