Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
28 Aug 2015, Amritapuri – Onam Celebrations Every year Onam is a time for great celebration here in Amritapuri and this year was no exception. Early in the morning the hall was full of people in anticipation for the day’s festivities. They didnt have to wait long as Amma arrived on the stage before 10am […]
On a weekend in June, over twenty children and teenagers participated in the Family Camp 2013 of the Swiss Amma Center in Flaach. The theme of the camp was “Man and Nature in Harmony” with a special emphasis on water. The children and teenagers participated, according to their age, in different workshops centered on the […]
An Aerial view of Amrita Institutions: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences; Amrita University Healthcare Campus, Kochi; Amrita University Campus Coimbatore; Amrita university Campus Amritapuri and Amritapuri Ashram. These pics are taken by Nikolas using kite aerial photography. Using a kite, camera is lifted up in the air, with wireless controls one position the camera and […]
23-24 April, Tiruvananthapuram, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2013 When Amma arrived at her Brahmasthanam and Ashram in Kaimanam, Thiruvananthapuram on the evening of the 22nd April, lamps had been lit all along the roadside leading to the ashram, creating a welcoming and beautiful path for Amma. Upon arrival, Amma served Prasad to the devotees and […]
23 April, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2013 During Amma’s visit to her ashram in Kaimanam, Thiruvananthapuram, Shri Uthradam Thirunal Marthanda Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore and head of the Travancore royal family, presented Amma with the first-ever Vishwaretna Puraskar (Gem of the World Award), bestowed by newly constituted Hindu Parliament. Several officials of the […]
21 April, Kannya Kumari – Bharata Yatra 2013 On Amma’s fourth visit to Kanyakumari (India’s southern cape), her public program was held on the grounds on the recently completed Amrita Vidyalayam. This expansive, beautiful school joins the constellation of Amma’s 56 primary and secondary schools throughout India dedicated to inculcating timeless spiritual values in India’s […]
18-19 April, Chennai – Bharata Yatra 2013 On arrival in Chennai, Amma continued the tradition of the tour, serving Prasad to the assembled devotees, as well as sharing jokes, spiritual stories, and practical advice with them. To the delight of the devotees, Amma made several comments in their mother tongue of Tamil as well. One […]
15 April, Puducherry, Bharata Yatra 2013 En route to Puducherry, Amma had stopped by the road to gather with the tour group. As the 14th of April was Vishu, the New Year according to the calendar of Kerala, Amma wanted members of the group to share their perspective on the meaning and importance of Vishu and […]
18 February, Kodungallur, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2013 For the final stop on the 2013 Indian tour, Amma made her 25th visit to her ashram in Kodungallur. This is the site of Amma’s first Brahmasthanam temple and before beginning her darshan, Amma made a special announcement on the mic briefly explaining the history behind it […]
13 Feb, Talassery, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2013 On 12th February, when Amma reached the Talassery ashram, she was welcomed by devotees, eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of her, before next day’s programs. The scenes of her arrival and the love of the devotees was very touching to witness as always. Amma slowly made […]