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In the face of the devastating wildfires in their city, volunteers with MA Center LA are united in efforts to support survivors. Amma sent a message that seeing the suffering of everyone is heartbreaking, and that she prays to the Supreme Consciousness to grant mental and inner strength to all. Guided by Swami Dayamritananda Puri, one of… Continue reading Los Angeles Wildfires: Volunteers Step Up to Help Survivors

Twenty years ago today, the Indian Ocean Tsunami took more than 227,000 lives in the region across 14 countries. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Amritapuri Ashram was among the areas hit.  Amma immediately led emergency response which then transformed into long-term recovery to help survivors rebuild their lives. Today the humanitarian… Continue reading The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Photo Essay of a Disaster Met with Unbound Compassion

On the morning of December 26, 2004, the world awoke to harrowing news of a massive earthquake, measuring 9.1-9.3 on the Richter scale, striking off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.  What followed was a tragedy of unimaginable proportions, a series of devastating tsunamis that swept through 14 countries, leaving behind a trail of destruction,… Continue reading 20 Years in the Wake of the Indian Ocean Tsunami: International Conference Strengthens Disaster Resilience

Mangalyasudha is Amma’s tradition of annual mass marriages for couples too poor to afford a wedding. This year included further happiness for one of the families. Amma conducted the wedding of a bride whose parents were married by Amma 22 years ago. In this deeply moving video, Kasturi, Amma’s elder sister, shares how the custom… Continue reading Mass Marriages for the Poor at Amma’s 71st Birthday

During her birthday event, Amma awarded this year’s Amritakeerti Puraskaram to the eminent Malayali poet and scholar, Professor V. Madhusoodanan Nair. With a joyful face, he sincerely expressed his gratitude to Amma. Since 2001, the award has honoured distinguished personalities for their significant and inspiring contributions to Indian literature, culture, and Vedic knowledge. It comprises a… Continue reading Prof. V. Madhusoodanan Nair receives the prestigious Amritakeerti Puraskaram

In her address for Amritavarsham 71, Amma shared that although we are living in a world gripped with the fear of wars and natural disasters, true happiness remains a choice for humankind. Together, we can create a world of peace and equality by understanding the pain of others and earnestly seeking solutions.   _   There… Continue reading Real love is born from fearlessness: Excerpts from Amma’s 71st Birthday Message 

For more than 30 years, citizens of Amritapuri’s surrounding fishing villages have carried out a tradition of love, devotion, and gratitude for Amma’s birthday. The Parayakadav Amrita Seva Sangham and all the Karayogams (social groups) of Alappad Panchayat offer their respects to her in a sacred procession.   It begins at the Pariyakkadav Sree Ponnabhagavathy… Continue reading Local villagers express their love for Amma in an annual procession

Before Amma’s arrival, Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri delivered a satsang, expressing his deep devotion to the undivided consciousness and pure bliss that incarnated on this Earth in Amma’s form 71 years ago. After embracing more than 40 million people, even a body made of the most powerful steel would have worn out long back.   “Oh… Continue reading Amma’s Most Senior Disciple Shares about His Life with Amma

Though small in scale with a solemn backdrop, Amritavarsham 71 honoured Amma with its annual traditions—traditions filled with the hope and optimism that heartfelt prayers can bring. The day began at 5 am with a Maha Ganapati Homam including prayers for the removal of obstacles across our entire world.   This was followed by chanting… Continue reading Early Morning Rituals in Honour of the Day