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In rural India, open defecation continues to threaten public health, contaminating water sources and disproportionately affecting women and children. For decades, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) has been addressing this critical issue through compassionate, large-scale initiatives.    As part of her continued commitment to building an Open Defecation Free (ODF) India, the Mata Amritanandamayi Math… Continue reading Mata Amritanandamayi Math Announces 6,000 Sanitation Facilities in Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka

Amma has shown the strength of Malayalam language and culture to the entire world: Saji Cherian   Amritapuri (Kollam), September 26, 2025: The Government of Kerala paid tribute to Mata Amritanandamayi Devi during the silver jubilee observance of her address in Malayalam at the United Nations General Assembly Hall. The event was held at the… Continue reading Kerala Government Honors Mata Amritanandamayi Devi

As Amma arrived at Amritapuri for Amritavarsham, the celebrations blossomed into bliss, marking the beginning of countless blessings. Every heart was immersed in love, every mind filled with serenity at Amma’s presence.    

In an auspicious confluence of events, World Cleanup Day happens on September 20th—just one week before Amritavarsham, the grand celebrations for Amma’s birthday.   To prepare this year, volunteers across India took part in a mega cleanup drive around our Ashrams, Amrita University campuses, and Amrita Hospitals. The event was part of our Amala Bharatam Campaign—Clean India, Beautiful India.… Continue reading Honouring Mother Earth in Honour of Amma: Visual Essay

Kochi: As part of Amritavarsham 72 – the 72nd birthday celebrations of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi – and also marking the 25th anniversary of the Department of Paediatric Cardiology at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, the hospital organized “Mathrusparsham” – a Free Paediatric Cardiology Mega Camp.   The camp was inaugurated by Justice Devan Ramachandran of the Kerala… Continue reading Amrita Hospital, Kochi Organizes Free Paediatric Cardiology Mega Camp ‘Mathrusparsham’ as Part of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi’s 72nd Birthday Celebrations.

Amma’s response was immediate. As soon as the massive landslides struck Wayanad one year ago, she sent teams for emergency relief. With more than 400 people killed, the devastation was overwhelming and families were drowning in sorrow. Amma then decided she had to help them rebuild their lives—first by listening. This documentary shares how vocational… Continue reading A Rain of Compassion: Documentary about New Lives for Women who Survived the 2024 Wayanad Landslides

It was an event that marked a turning point in recovery after last year’s deadly landslides in Wayanad. Today, survivors received certificates in vocational training for tailoring and computer-based skills. Led by Amrita University, the initiative equips them to move forward in life with the ability to earn for their families. “When we were at home, many… Continue reading Survivors of the 2024 Wayanad Landslides Begin New Lives with New Skills

Self-Reliance. Education. Employment. Today in India, there are 15,000 Amrita SREE Self-Help Groups with 250,000 members. For 2025, annual meets continued in Southern Kerala with gatherings in Thiruvalla, Thrissur, Kottayam, Alappad, and Ernakulam. More than 44,500 women were reached with Amma’s vision to instill their lives with independence and self-confidence.  “What Amma taught us is that we don’t have to feel disappointed.… Continue reading Seed Funding and Saris Support Amrita SREE SHGs in Southern Kerala: Photo Essay

Amrita Hospital, Kochi successfully conducted a free pediatric medical camp for more than 400 children in Mangaluru, Karnataka. At the Boloor Amrita Vidyalayam, our school for children in the area, the team provided consultations and treatments. As well, children identified with congenital heart disease or other critical heart conditions requiring surgical intervention were assured free treatment and… Continue reading More than 400 children treated at a free medical camp in Mangaluru, Karnataka