Month: September 2015

  • It is the need of every Indian that Ganga remains clean

    It is the need of every Indian that Ganga remains clean

    In the wake of Amma’s 100-crore (US$15 million) donation to Namami Gange, the Indian Government’s Swachh Bharat & Ganga Cleaning Project, Amma has answered many questions about the donation, the project itself, and her views on the issue surrounding the project. From the press meet at Amritapuri Ashram on September 11, 2015.   We started…

  • Amma donates 100 Crore for ‘Namami Gange’ cleaning Ganga project

    Amma donates 100 Crore for ‘Namami Gange’ cleaning Ganga project

    $30 Million in Donations to Toilet-Building Project Across India 11 September 2015, Amritapuri – Amma today presented Sri. Arun Jaitley, India’s Hon. Minister of Finance, a cheque for Rs. 100 crore (US$15 million) for the construction of toilets in the poorest villages surrounding the Ganga River, as part of Prime Minister Sri. Narendra Modi’s Swachh…

  • Amrita Center of Excellence in Organ Transplantation dedicated to the Nation

    Amrita Center of Excellence in Organ Transplantation dedicated to the Nation

    8 Sep 2015, Kochi Center of Excellence in Organ Transplantation at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences was dedicated to the Nation by Central Minister for Science and technology Dr Harsha Vardhan today at Kochi. The Amrita Centre of Excellence in Organ Transplantation, over the last 15 years has carried out about 900 cases of transplantations…

  • Amritapuri has become Vrindavan on Sri Krishna Jayanthi

    Amritapuri has become Vrindavan on Sri Krishna Jayanthi

    5 September 2015 – Krishna’s Birthday Celebrations at Amritapuri On the heels of a wonderful Onam celebration, just a week later the ashram was again in a festive mood for Krishna Jayanti. The day’s celebrations started at 7.30am with a cow procession from the kitchen area towards the front steps of the Kali Temple. A GoPuja…

  • It is to make humankind understand truth that God incarnates in human form

    It is to make humankind understand truth that God incarnates in human form

    6 September 2015 – Amritapuri from Amma’s Sri Krishna Jayanthi message At the mere thought of Lord Sri Krishna, we feel an overwhelming joy arise within us. Even though it has been 5,000 years since the Lord incarnated on earth, his presence continues to shine in the culture and everyday life of the people of…

  • Over 1000 Organ transplantations at Amrita hospital

    Over 1000 Organ transplantations at Amrita hospital

    Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre has emerged as one of the largest centres in India, carrying out organ transplantations. The Centre of Excellence in Organ Transplantation, over the last 15 years has carried out about 1012 cases of transplantations, which includes heart, liver, lung, kidney, pancreas, bone marrow, and small intestine besides composite…

  • Onam celebrations at Amritapuri 2015

    Onam celebrations at Amritapuri 2015

    28 Aug 2015, Amritapuri – Onam Celebrations Every year Onam is a time for great celebration here in Amritapuri and this year was no exception. Early in the morning the hall was full of people in anticipation for the day’s festivities. They didnt have to wait long as Amma arrived on the stage before 10am…

  • AmritaVarsham62 Amma’s Birthday celebrations

    AmritaVarsham62 Amma’s Birthday celebrations

    1 Sep 2015, Amritapuri Amma’s upcoming 62nd birthday celebrations are to be held at the Amrita University Campus at Amritapuri, Kerala on the 26th and 27th of September, 2015. Come join the Celebrations!! Amma — Mother, Guru and a true role model to millions—has served the world for decades imparting wisdom, strength and inspiration. Her…

  • Opportunity to serve is like winning a lottery

    Opportunity to serve is like winning a lottery

    1 Sep 2015, Amritapuri Chair Cleaning Seva Normally when Amma arrives on the stage for bhajans, she immediately starts singing. But today she made the following announcement before she started, “A lot of the chairs in the hall need to be cleaned. Everyone should try to clean two chairs.”   So all throughout bhajans everyone…