Tag: America Yatra 2015

  • Amma in Michigan

    Amma in Michigan

    20-24 Nov, Detroit, Michigan – America Yatra 2015 Amma held two days of public programs followed by a Retreat and Devi Bhava at the Detroit Marriott Hotel at the Renaissance Center in Detroit. The first evening program ended at 3:30am with Amma dancing to a traditional Baduga melody. At the end of the second full day…

  • Amma in Sanramon

    Amma in Sanramon

    14-18 November, San Ramon, California – America Yatra 2015 Amma held two days of public programs followed by a Retreat and Devi Bhava at her San Ramon Ashram in California. Amma began the programs by asking the assembled crowd to sit in silence and pray for the peace of those who lost their lives in…

  • Amma in Washington DC

    Amma in Washington DC

    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,…

  • Amma has taught us simplicity, humility and service

    Amma has taught us simplicity, humility and service

    1-3 July, Chicago, IL – America Yatra 2015 Amma held three days of programs in her Chicago Ashram. This was Amma’s fourth annual visit to M. A. Center, Chicago. The Chicago Ashram has seen many changes in the past year. The storage hall next to the main hall has been turned into the main dining…

  • Amma, you are truly a change maker

    Amma, you are truly a change maker

    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…

  • Amma in Boston

    Amma in Boston

    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 in New York

    Amma in New York

    12-14 July, New York, NY – America Yatra 2015 Amma held three days of programs at the Jacob Javits Convention Center located on the Hudson River in New York City. This was Amma’s third visit to Javits. The first day saw huge crowds coming for Amma’s embrace. The day-long program started at 11am and went…

  • Amma’s first visit to Atlanta

    Amma’s first visit to Atlanta

    June 28-29, GA, Atlanta – American Yatra 2015 Amma was welcomed to the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) with traditional chanting and an offering of Purna Kumbha. This was Amma’s first visit to the Southeast US. Dr. Jagadish Seth, Senior Professor at Emory University welcomed Amma to Atlanta on behalf of its citizens. Member and…

  • Mata Amritanandamayi to address United Nations Academic Impact

    Mata Amritanandamayi to address United Nations Academic Impact

    UNAI is a global initiative that aligns institutions of higher education with the U.N.

  • Uphold the ancient tradition for future generations

    Uphold the ancient tradition for future generations

    20-23 June, Santa Fe, USA – America Yatra 2015 The first day of programs saw a larger than normal crowd and ended just past 6pm. After a short break, Amma returned to the hall at 7:30pm for satsang, bhajans, and darshan. On the first morning, four generations of Tewa Indian dancers performed a Winter Buffalo…