Category: Yatra
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The world would have transformed to heaven
June 16-19, Santa Fe, New Mexico, America Yatra 2018 As has become almost expected with Amma’s annual visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico, the area was met with uncharacteristic rainfall up Amma’s arrival, showering the earth and blessing Santa Fe. According to the Tewa tradition, rain is seen as a beautiful gift from the ancestors, signifying…
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Restoring Redondo beach with Amma’s Love
12-14 June 2018, Los Angeles, America Yatra 2018 Amma graced Los Angeles with three days of programs as part of her 31st year of visiting the United States. Amma was welcomed to Los Angeles by State Senator Ben Allen, represented by District Representative Olina Wibroe, who presented Amma with a Certificate of Recognition signed by…
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Arigato Amma from Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan, May 29-31, 2018 Amma returned to the Ryutsu Center in Tokyo, Japan for three days of programs. Amma entered the hall through a hand-made, flower archway lovingly made by local devotees. During the three days of programs, devotees were treated to many cultural performances, including a traditional Shinto dance, a violin performance, and…
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We all wear a mask and beneath the facade is our true self
23-24 April, Kochi, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2018 Amma was received with a surplus of energy and enthusiasm upon her arrival at Kochi Brahmasthanam. Amrita Students were present to chant Vedic mantras and cheer “Mata Rani Ki Jai!” Actor Jayasurya; Seema Jagaran Manch National Organiser, A Gopalakrishnan; Kochi Mayor, Soumini Jain; MP, KV Thomas; MLA, Hyby…
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Parents fulfill all the desires of children without thinking about the consequences
20-21 April, Trissur, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2018 Amma held a two-day Brahmasthanam festival in Trissur, where the sweltering heat was only reduced by the summer’s evening rain. Despite the hot weather, the program grounds were swarming with devotees that had come to receive Amma’s blessings. As part of her offering to the city of…
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Balance life of happiness, health, and longevity: Amma in Palakkad
17-18 April, Palakkad, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2018 Amma held a two-day Brahmasthanam Festival in Palakkad, Kerala. In spite of the intense heat, many devotees came to see Amma and receive her blessings. During the festival, Amma gave away saplings to AYUDH team members in order to promote an effort to plant more trees. Certificates…
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Amma’s hugs are a brave defiance of the age-old practice of untouchability
22 – 28 March, Malaysia-Singapore Yatra 2018 Amma’s programs were a resounding success with venues overflowing with devotees and admirers in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore. Highlights of the weeklong journey included new and expanded charitable initiatives being rolled out at programs in all three places, including educational scholarships for young students suffering from cancer in…
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America Yatra 2018: Amma to visit Japan, USA & Canada from 29th May – 11th July
Amma to visit Japan, USA and Canada from 29th May to 12th July. Amma will hold programs in these cities which contains Satsangs, Guided meditation sessions, Bhajans and Darshan. JAPAN Tokyo: May 29, 30 & 31st Venue: TRC Tokyo Ryutsu Center, Secound Exhibition 2F Hall F 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku Tokyo. Phone: 0081 – 90-6508-7379 {map} …
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Acknowledging only the external and discard the internal creates imbalance
18 March, Chandigarh, Haryana – Bharata Yatra 2018 It was Amma’s first visit to the city of Chandigarh, which is the capital of two states and a union territory (a capital of its own). The name “Chandigargh” comes from the temple of Chandi (a pseudonym of the Goddess Durga), which is a fortress situated on…
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Dignitaries and Devotees in Delhi
13-16 March, Delhi – Bharata Yatra 2018 30 years ago, on March 5th, 1988 at 6:45AM, Amma arrived by train in Delhi for the first time. Back then, Amma had 20 programs spread across the city in various locations. March 13th was particularly unique day, she spent half a day at the BSF camp in…