Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
15 Aug 2017, Independence Day celebrations, Amritapuri India’s Independence day was celebrated today in Amritapuri. To begin the celebrations, Amma helped raise the Indian flag and all gathered around to salute it while the national anthem was played. Remarking on the occasion, Amma said ‘It’s not enough to simply wave a flag, everyone has to […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nov 20 -25, San Ramon, California – America Yatra 2011 After departing Europe, Amma flew over 5000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to Her ashram situated in the rolling hills of San Ramon, California for a week long program. Thousands of devotees braved the rain showers and the cold weather to come and receive Amma’s […]
15 – 17 November, London, UK – Europe Yatra 2011 Before traveling to London to conclude her 25th European Tour, Amma visited her center near Antwerp, Belgium. She spent the day there with local devotees and served a prasad lunch. From there Amma continued on to the United Kingdom and conducted a 3 day program […]
5 -7 November, Barcelona, Spain – Europe Yatra 2011 Amma began her visit to Spain by spending a day in the Barcelona Ashram and inviting all of the devotees there for lunch. Before serving the meal Amma delighted all the devotees present when she lead the beginning of the guided meditation in Spanish. The following […]
Amma is a saint, a high saint, truly. She is close to God but also close to her human brothers in pain and sorrow. She is authentic.
27 – 29 October, Munich, Germany – Europe Yatra 2011 Amma was welcomed to Munich in a traditional Bavarian fashion, as devotees lined up in lederhosen and dirndl outfits and played folk music as she walked under throngs of roses. During the programs large crowds filled the Zenith Halle to capacity on each of the […]