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Around Amma 2016 Europe 2016

Humanity is crying out in one voice for a more compassionate, harmonious and just world

17-19 October, Houten, Holland – Europe Yatra 2016 Amma spent three days at the Expo Houten arena in Houten, Holland as part of her 2016 European tour. Upon her arrival in the Netherlands, Amma was received at the aircraft by Lucia Rijkers, the 7-time world boxing and kickboxing champion and acclaimed actress, and the guards […]

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Europe 2016

The peace you are searching will find it tonight here

14-15 Oct, Dublin, Ireland – Europe Yatra 2016 On Amma’s 9th visit to Ireland, she held two days of programs at the Citywest Convention Centre in Dublin. The programs were well attended, with devotees and newcomers from all over Ireland making the trip to Dublin to spend a few precious moments in Amma’s arms and […]

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Europe 2016

Amma inspires, uplifts and transforms

11-12 Oct, London, UK – Europe Yatra 2016 Amma’s Europe Yatra started with public programs at Alexandra Palace, London. Thousands had poured in from all parts of England to see Amma. In addition to giving Satsang and Darshan during the two days of programs, Amma sang bhajans, and led everyone in meditation and prayers for […]

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America 2016

Amma’s America Yatra 2016 Nov

East Coast Programs Detroit, MI November 20th: Public Programs (Morning 10am and evening 730pm) November 21st – 23rd: East Coast Retreat West Coast Programs San Francisco Bay Area November 25th and 26th: Public Programs (November 25th – all day program starting at 11am, November 26th two programs starting at 10am and 730pm) November 27th – […]

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Around Amma 2016 Messages of Amma

The meaning and importance of Navaratri worship

Children, Navaratri is an occasion for worshiping Parashakti, the Almighty Goddess, who is the cause of the universe. Navaratri is a time for vows, austerities and worship. The ways of worshiping vary from place to place. In some places, a different aspect of Devi is worshiped on each day. In other places, She is worshiped […]

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Around Amma 2016

Money, Knowledge and Health needed for a proper living

8 Oct 2016 – Amritapuri Each time Amma leaves Amritapuri for a foreign tour, she holds a meeting with the ashram residents to give instructions on both spiritual and logistical matters. During the meeting on Saturday, Amma asked the children who live in the ashram if they keep a timetable. Amma explained that it is […]

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Around Amma 2016 Birthday

Birthday is a day of giving; giving without reservations

As every year, Amma’s birthday was a day of giving. The Hon. Prime Minister of India, Sri. Narendra Modi, who participated in Amma’s birthday celebrations via video conference, announced the Mata Amritanandamayi Math’s completion of 2,000 toilets for the poor in Kerala, as part of a Rs. 100-crore pledge to build 15,000 toilets to help […]

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Around Amma 2016 University

UNESCO Chair for Amrita University

26 Sep 2016, Amritapuri – Amritavarsham 63 celebrations The Government of India’s Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar announced the establishment of a UNESCO Chair for Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment at our own Amrita University. The Chair will focus on mapping vulnerabilities of women for a holistic approach to designing necessary solutions. Said […]