Amma in Mangalore

Amma singing bhajans in Mangalore

13-14 Feb, Mangalore, Karnataka – Bharata Yatra 2010

Amma conducted two days of programs in Mangalore as part of the annual brahmasthanam festival. The programs were held on the premises of Amrita Vidyalayam, Mangalore. Boys and girls of the school welcomed Amma to the stage, dressed in traditional costumes, playing hand cymbals and waving fans. Some of the boys were dressed as tigers, and their dancing created a festive mood.

Each time Amma walked toward the stage, she was greeted by devotees dressed in the different traditional styles of ‘Tulu Nadu.’ The stage was beautifully decorated with palm leaves and images of traditional artforms like Teyyam and Yakshagana.

Amma led the manasa puja in the native language, Kannada, much to the delight of the local devotees. Many new bhajans in Kannada, Konkani, and Tulu were sung by Amma.

For the evening function, dignitary J. Krishna Palemar, Hon. Minister for Ecology, Environment, Ports and Inland water transport helped to distribute free scholarships to students as part of the Vidyamritam scholarship scheme. He shared the dais with dignitary Dr. Subroto Chatterjee, Director of Johns Hopkins Medical University, Maryland, USA. J. Krishna Palemar praised how Amma is spreading the Indian culture all around the world. He said, ‘after Swami Vivekananda, Amma is the one who is spreading Hinduism around the globe.’

As part of the Amrita SREE self-help group, tailoring machines were given to members of the garment unit. Wheelchairs were also distributed to the physically handicapped.

– Das

On the way to Mangalore Amma stopped by the road side.
On the way to Mangalore Amma stopped by the roadside. Amma spoke on the importance of Sivaratri, sang bhajans and shared some jokes
Amma singing bhajans in Mangalore
Bhajan
Amma singing bhajans in Mangalore, 2010
Bhajan
Amma giving darshan to a small child
“My darling…”
Children of Amrita Vidyalayam performing for Amma
Children of Amrita Vidyalayam performing for Amma
Children of Amrita Vidyalayam performing for Amma
Children of Amrita Vidyalayam performing for Amma
Children of Amrita Vidyalayam performing for Amma
Children of Amrita Vidyalayam performing for Amma
When the students put up a dance on the life of Sri Krishna
When the students put up a dance on the life of Sri Krishna
When the students put up a Sankrit drama on the life of Sri Rama
When the students put up a Sankrit drama on the life of Sri Rama
Pranams
Pranams
J. Krishna Palemar, Hon. Minister getting Amma's darshan
J. Krishna Palemar, Hon. Minister getting Amma’s darshan
Distribution of the Vidyamritam
Distribution of the Vidyamritam
Tailoring machines were given to members of the AmritaSREE's garment making unit
Tailoring machines were given to members of the AmritaSREE’s garment making unit
Distributing wheelchairs to the physically challenged.
Distributing wheelchairs to the physically challenged.
Arati
Arati
When Amma leaving the stage late night after darshan
Amma leaving the stage late night after darshan
Traditional Tulu Nadan welcome Amma
Traditional ‘Tulu Nadan’ welcome Amma
Amma leading the devotees in manasa puja in Kannada
Amma leading the devotees in manasa puja in Kannada
Darshan
Darshan
Amma's Darshan
Darshan
After puja devotees heading towards Brahmasthanam temple
After puja devotees heading towards Brahmasthanam temple
Brahmasthanam temple
Brahmasthanam temple