Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi DeviEvents happened around Amma in year 2017
10 December 2017, Amritapuri Late last year, just one day after Amma had returned from her annual European tour, a group of very special visitors came to Amritapuri to see Amma. They were all alumni of the *Amrita Niketan orphanage and Higher Secondary Sanskrit School at Paripally. Though they may have lived in the orphanage […]
4-6 December, Valencia, Spain -Europe Yatra 2017 For the first time ever, Amma visited the city of Valencia, Spain and held three days of programmes there. The programme venue was the famous Pavelló Municipal Font de San Lluís. The venue saw a continuous flow of devotees and newcomers throughout all three days, with the entire […]
1-2 December, Helsinki, Finland – Europe Yatra 2017 Amma’s programme in Finland was held in Helsinki at the Fat Pipe Arena. Amma’s visit was held just five days in advance of Finland’s centennial celebration of achieving its independence as a nation; filling the air with an additional layer of joy and festivity. The Finnish devotees […]
28-29 November, Houten, Netherlands – Europe Yatra 2017 Despite being held mid-week this year, the Expo Houten event center was again filled to overflowing by devotees and newcomers coming to receive Amma’s embrace, listen to her satsang and bhajans, and pray together for the peace of the whole world. Devotees came from all over the […]
25 Dec 2017, Amritapuri As is the tradition in Amritapuri, Christmas was celebrated in grand style on Sunday, with more than 1,600 visitors from more nearly 100 countries, and more than 600 participants of a national AYUDH India summit also here for the festivities. During Amma’s darshan in the afternoon, groups of international residents and […]
24-26 November, Châlons-en-Champagne, France – Europe Yatra 2017 For the first time, Amma visited Châlons-en-Champagne, France. Her three days of programs were held at the Le Capitole arena. The sprawling arena was filled with devotees who had gathered with great enthusiasm to celebrate Amma’s 30th year of visiting France. On the second day of programs, […]
20 – 21 Nov, Munich, Germany – Europe Yatra 2017 Amma’s programs in Munich are always marked by classical music – some of the musicians belong to Munich’s Philharmonic Orchestra. The musicians always make the time to lend their time and talents to Amma’s program, to the delight of all the program attendees. As Amma […]
17-18 Nov, London, Europe Yatra- 2017 Amma’s visit to London was held at the Sandown Racecourse in Surrey. It was Amma’s 30th visit to London, and the occasion was marked by a special ceremony on the first evening of programs. Special guests included Academy-Award winning director Shekhar Kapur and Ambassador Dinesh K. Patnaik, Deputy High […]
13 – 15 Nov, Milano, Italy – Europe Yatra 2017 Though Amma’s programs were held on weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), the MalpensaFiere program hall in Busto Arsizio was overflowing with devotees and newcomers who wanted to experience a few moments in Amma’s arms. The hall also overflowed with a classic Italian enthusiasm – the room […]
10-11 Nov, Winterthur, Switzerland, Europe Yatra 2017 When Amma arrived to the venue, she was greeted with the traditional Swiss horn alphorn as hundreds of volunteers gathered to receive Amma. During the two days of programs, gratitude for Amma’s 30 years of visiting Switzerland pervaded the air. In the morning of the first day of […]