2–3 November 2026, Mysuru – Bharata Yatra 2026
As Amma’s Bharata Yatra entered Karnataka, she was welcomed by her children in Mysuru with traditional Poornakumbham and arati. Devotees gathered for the two-day Brahmasthanam Festival, which brought together satsang, bhajans, meditation, cultural programmes and several humanitarian initiatives.
A new 100-bed hospital block for Mysuru
One of the significant events of the festival was the digital inauguration of a new 100-bed block at Amritakripa Multispeciality Hospital in Roopanagar, Mysuru, by Bengaluru Rural MP and Padma Shri awardee Dr C. N. Manjunath.
The new block will provide 100 beds, a modular operation theatre, a state-of-the-art intensive care unit, dialysis services and advanced diagnostic facilities, offering patients a healing environment with improved medical care.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Manjunath reflected on the difference between literacy and samskara, the values and culture that shape human character.
“At the time India attained independence, what was the literacy rate? Thirty per cent. Today, the literacy rate is ninety per cent. In Keralam, it is said to be ninety-five per cent.
“But what is the difference? In those days, literacy (saksharata) was only thirty per cent, but samskara (good values and culture) was cent per cent. Today, literacy has reached ninety per cent, but what about samskara?”
He then pointed to Amma as an example of how wisdom and compassion go far beyond formal education.
“Look at Amma. From the shores of Keralam, she has not attended any university. She herself has a university. She herself is a university.
“She is the spiritual symbol of India, the spiritual symbol of the world at large.”
Explaining Amma’s vision behind the hospital, he said that the poorest of the poor should receive educational support, healthcare and other forms of assistance. It was with this vision, he said, that Amma had gifted the hospital to Mysuru.
Education and opportunities for a better future
The celebrations also included programmes supporting education, professional training and women’s empowerment.
Certificates were presented to 150 nursing and paramedical students who had completed three years of free professional training, including residential facilities. MLA G. T. Devegowda handed over the certificates to the students. The training programme aims to improve their employment opportunities and provide greater financial and social security.
Another 50 women from rural communities received scholarships to pursue higher education.
The AmritaSREE programme also reached out to women from self-help groups. Hundreds of women came forward to receive sarees and financial assistance during the celebrations.
Yogesh Dange and Geshe Thupten Tsering, Director of the Mysuru Tibetan Community Centre, participated in the distribution.
“Selfishness is like a virus”
In her satsang, Amma spoke about the challenges facing humanity and called upon everyone to recognise the selfishness that lies at the root of many of the world’s problems.
“Selfishness is like a virus. Whether it is war, poverty or environmental challenges, we can see the presence of this virus in every problem,” Amma said.
Her words reminded devotees that the difficulties facing society are not merely external problems. They are also connected to human attitudes and the need for inner change.
During the two-day festival, Amma led everyone in Manasa Puja and meditation, sang numerous bhajans in Kannada, and gave satsang. The use of the local language brought a special closeness to the gathering.
Amma continued giving darshan as devotees came forward to receive her embrace and blessings.
Youth pledge for a drug-free India
On the second day of the festival, members of AYUDH, took an anti-drug pledge in Amma’s presence.
The pledge was part of the youth’s commitment to building a drug-free India and encouraging a healthier future for society.
Karnataka’s culture offered at Amma’s feet
The festival was also filled with colourful cultural offerings.
Children from Amrita Vidyalayam presented dances and performances depicting the sattvic, rajasic and tamasic aspects of the Divine Mother, along with presentations on the Nava Durga.
Another special offering was a vibrant Kamsale dance, the traditional, energetic folk dance dedicated to Mahadeva. The performers, belonging to the Halumatha (Halu Kuruba) community, presented their dance before Amma, accompanied by the vigorous rhythm and movements characteristic of this Karnataka tradition.
As the cultural programmes continued, Amma remained immersed in giving darshan, embracing her children one by one.
The two days in Mysuru brought together Amma’s message of selflessness, new healthcare facilities, opportunities for education and employment, support for women, and the devotion expressed through Karnataka’s traditional arts.
After the Brahmasthanam Festival, Amma departed for Bengaluru, the next destination of Bharata Yatra 2026.
-KaliCharan
