Category: Around Amma

  • Simplicity of the Smile is More Powerful than 100 Presidents

    17-18 April, Bharata Yatra 2009 Brahmasthanam Festival, Kochi Amma’s program here was a festival not only in name but in spirit. For two full days, the grounds were filled to overflowing with relaxed, smiling faces. An atmosphere of peace and good cheer pervaded as students and staff of Amrita University and AIMS Hospital worked side…

  • Amma, ‘Mother of the Nation’ for the Masai

    During Amma’s program in Kenya, members of the Masai Tribe presented Amma with the title of Elder of their tribe. As part of this process, they dressed Amma in the traditional regalia of their Elders.

  • Amma Launches Orphanage in Kenya

    Six years after Amma first visited Kenya, Amma returned for her first official program

  • Amma’s Vision is to Alleviate Suffering

    Mauritius President Anerud Jugnauth came to Amma’s ashram in Quatre Borne to welcome Amma and seek her blessings for his country and family. This is the second time the president has meet Amma. The Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius, M. Ganapati, as well as the mayor of Quatre Borne also came to welcome Amma and…

  • Reunion in Reunion

    It had been two years since Amma had last visited Reunion Island. Upon Amma’s arrival at the airport, many devotees were on-hand to receive her.

  • Amma in Singapore

    Upon the conclusion of Amma’s tour of northern Kerala and Karnataka, Amma departed for Singapore. There, Amma held darshan for three days and nights at the Suntec Conference Centre.

  • Amma in Bangalore

    24 – 25 Mar – Bharata Yatra 2009, Bangalore, Karnataka The Brahmasthanam Festival was celebrated with lot of gaiety and enthusiasm in Bangalore.

  • Amma in Mysore

    21 – 22 Mar – Bharata Yatra 2009, Mysore, Karnataka A two-day Brahmasthanam Festival was celebrated in Amma’s presence at the Mysore Ashram. Amma gave Satsang, Bhajan, and led the devotees in Manasa puja in the local language of Kannada.

  • Amma in Mananthavady

    The two-day brahmasthanam festival was celebrated with a lot of devotion and enthusiasm in Mananthavady, in Amma’s presence.  Amma gave Satsang, Bhajan and led the devotees in Maanasa Puja.

  • Holi Celebrations with Amma

    At the end of darshan, one devotee came to Amma with a tray full of colors to celebrate Holi. The devotee dabbed Amma’s cheek with a little red.  A few others  joined too, smearing Amma’s face with different colors.  Amma was beaming with joy with a mischievous smile.