Tag: Durga Puja

  • Devi and evolution – the meaning of Navaratri

    Devi and evolution – the meaning of Navaratri

    Remember that God is the real doer and power behind our actions.

  • Invoke the Motherhood within, let Love overflow through our look, word and deed

    Invoke the Motherhood within, let Love overflow through our look, word and deed

    8 Oct 2019, Navatrati Celebrations – Amritapuri Ashram Since Pujavaippu, for the last 3 days, Amma has been leading all in special prayers and chants in the evenings infront of the new altar decorated the pics of different forms of Devi. On Vijayadasami day, Amma initiated Vidyarambham – initiating into the alphabets. Amma said the…

  • The meaning and importance of Navaratri worship

    The meaning and importance of Navaratri worship

    Children, Navaratri is an occasion for worshiping Parashakti, the Almighty Goddess, who is the cause of the universe. Navaratri is a time for vows, austerities and worship. The ways of worshiping vary from place to place. In some places, a different aspect of Devi is worshiped on each day. In other places, She is worshiped…

  • Money, Knowledge and Health needed for a proper living

    Money, Knowledge and Health needed for a proper living

    8 Oct 2016 – Amritapuri Each time Amma leaves Amritapuri for a foreign tour, she holds a meeting with the ashram residents to give instructions on both spiritual and logistical matters. During the meeting on Saturday, Amma asked the children who live in the ashram if they keep a timetable. Amma explained that it is…

  • Vidyarambham at Amritapuri

    09 Oct 2008, Amritapuri Navaratri – the nine days of festival of Devi concluded today with Vidyarambham this morning of Vijayadasami. Swami Turiyamritananda and Swami Amrita Geetananda led the prayers during Vidyarambham. There were hundreds of people who came to initiate their children on to the world of alphabets. Swami Turiyamritananda initiated them, first writing…