Category: Around Amma
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Homage to the ancestors – more than a thanks giving
14 August 2015, Amritapuri A mass ceremony was conducted at Amritapuri this morning. Vavu Bali, as it is locally known, is a traditional ritual where oblations are offered to departed ancestors. The ceremony is performed on Amavasi (new moon) in the Hindu month of Karkidaka. About 1500 devotees personally participated in this special Yagna, joined…
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Amma in Washington DC
5-6 July, Washington DC – America Yatra 2015 Amma held two days of programs in Washington DC., the Capital of the United States. Devotees from around the region who had been waiting for almost a year came to the Marriott Gateway Hotel in Crystal City, Arlington, just across the Potomac River from the National Mall,…
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Amma has taught us simplicity, humility and service
1-3 July, Chicago, IL – America Yatra 2015 Amma held three days of programs in her Chicago Ashram. This was Amma’s fourth annual visit to M. A. Center, Chicago. The Chicago Ashram has seen many changes in the past year. The storage hall next to the main hall has been turned into the main dining…
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Amma, you are truly a change maker
17-20 July, Toronto, Canada – American Yatra 2015 Amma concluded her 2015 North American tour with one public program and a retreat at the International Plaza Hotel in Toronto, Canada. People came from all over Canada to attend the programs. Following Amma’s message of helping those in need, the Amma Foundation of Canada, in conjunction…
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Amma in Boston
9-10 July, Boston, MA – America Yatra 2015 Amma held two days of programs at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA. Devotees came from all around New England to receive Amma’s embrace, listen to Amma’s satsang and to hear her sing hajans. Amma also led the crowd in a guided meditation for…
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Amma in New York
12-14 July, New York, NY – America Yatra 2015 Amma held three days of programs at the Jacob Javits Convention Center located on the Hudson River in New York City. This was Amma’s third visit to Javits. The first day saw huge crowds coming for Amma’s embrace. The day-long program started at 11am and went…
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Guru is the embodiment of the Scriptures
31 July 2015, Amritapuri Gurupurnima was celebrated with much devotion and enthusiasm at Amritapuri today. Many devotees came from different parts of India and the world to be with the Guru. Amma’s Padapuja was performed by Swami Amritaswarupanda with the chanting of Guru Gita and 108 Names. All the swamis garlanded Amma, Amma showered blessings…
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APJ Abdul Kalam had only goodness in his heart: Amma
Amma sends a condolence message on the demise of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was a personification of goodness. He looked at the world with the vision of a Rishi. He was an exemplary scientist, a lover of humankind and a visionary. He blended together his scientific knowledge…
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Amma’s first visit to Atlanta
June 28-29, GA, Atlanta – American Yatra 2015 Amma was welcomed to the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) with traditional chanting and an offering of Purna Kumbha. This was Amma’s first visit to the Southeast US. Dr. Jagadish Seth, Senior Professor at Emory University welcomed Amma to Atlanta on behalf of its citizens. Member and…
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Reconciling ancient Spiritual Wisdom and Modern Technology for societal transformation
United Nations Academic Impact – START/Amrita UniversityConference on Technology for Sustainable Development Keynote Address by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi DeviChancellor, Amrita UniversityNew York, 8th July 2015* * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * [Serving in her role as Chancellor of Amrita University, Amma addressed researchers representing 93 leading international…