Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi DeviAmritapuri, 1 September 2006 During the past few days, the Ashram has been buzzing with celebrations surrounding Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam. While each morning has seen a new Pookkalam (flower design) created for Onam by students of Amrita University, the evenings have been resounding with bhajans being sung at the Kalari in honor of Ganesh. […]
One of the most anticipated and lively festivals in India, Sri Ganesha Chaturthi is dedicated to the beloved elephant-headed god, Ganesha. Worshipped throughout the world wherever large Indian populations are found, the fervent devotion and colorful celebrations which attend this festival reveal just how vital Ganesha is to the spiritual heartbeat of India. Even though […]