Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
17-18 June, Dallas, Texas – USA Yatra 2017 On the way to the Dallas programs, Amma stopped at the new MA Center in Aubrey, TX just north of Dallas. Located on a 50-acre plot of picturesque property in what is known as “Horse Country USA”, the center includes a ranch house and a scenic pond. […]
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA – June 12-15 Amma began the first day program with satsang and meditation. Before darshan began, Amma sang a bhajan and asked everyone to stand up and dance. Many devotees were wearing special buttons commemorating Amma’s 30th visit to Santa Fe. The second night of the retreat began with a […]
8-10 June, Los Angeles, California – USA Yatra 2017 Amma held three days of public programs in Los Angeles, concluding with Devi Bhava on the last night. Cultural performances included local devotee children singing bhajans, as well as a beautiful flute and harp performance. During special ceremonies to celebrate Amma’s 30th visit to the US, […]
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 At MA Center in San Ramon, California, in honor of the 30th anniversary of Amma coming to the Bay Area and to the United States, devotees held a special ceremony commemorating the moment. On stage for the occasion were Ron Gottsegen, MA Center President, and Kusuma Gretchen Venkatesh, who organized Amma’s […]
May 31 – June 6,San Ramon, California – USA Yatra 2017 Amma held 4 days of public programs followed by a retreat at her San Ramon, California Ashram in northern California. The surrounding hills still had touches of green from the spring rains as people descended upon the Ashram to welcome Amma. On Devi Bhava, […]
27-30 May, Seattle, USA – North America Yatra 2017 Amma began her 30th North American Yatra with three days of programs in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Amma went directly from the airport to the Pacific Northwest Center where she served lunch while devotees told spiritual stories and jokes. Much has changed in the past year since […]
Australia, April 11 – 27, 2017 Amma visited four cities across Australia, holding free public programs in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and retreats in Melbourne and the Gold Coast in her 18 days program. Amma received a warm welcome to Australia from the Government as well, with State Member of Parliament for […]