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
Amma led Mangalyasudha, the Ashram’s annual mass marriages for families too poor to afford a wedding. Amma began the tradition in 2003, especially expressing her concern that it is often the parents of the bride who sink into debt. Amma takes care of everything, including the Ashram sponsoring gold necklaces, earrings, bangles, wedding rings,… Continue reading Free marriage ceremonies for impoverished couples
This Amritavarsham we were fortunate to witness the release of four new books that offer spiritual seekers and devotees an opportunity to deepen their understanding of Amma’s teachings and the timeless wisdom of Sanatana Dharma. ‘Amritaragam’ authored by Swami Pranavamritananda Puri was the first publication offered to Amma. The first copy was accepted by… Continue reading Ancient Knowledge for Our Modern Days: Four New Books Released
Amma awarded this year’s Amritakeerti Puraskaram to the eminent poet and scholar, Professor V. Madhusoodanan Nair. With a joyful face, he sincerely expressed his gratitude to Amma. The award comprises a cash prize of ₹1,23,456, a sculpture of Goddess Saraswathi crafted by the celebrated artist Namboothiri, and a certificate. Prof. Nair served as… Continue reading Prof. V. Madhusoodanan Nair Receives the Prestigious Amritakeerti Puraskar
September 26, Amritapuri, Kerala – On the occasion of the 71st birthday of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), the Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MAM) is unveiling a major disaster-relief initiative aimed at enhancing landslide resilience in Wayanad, Kerala. This will include an aid package of ₹15 crores to support the survivors of recent landslides and enhance… Continue reading Mata Amritanandamayi Math to Provide Aid of ₹15 crores for Landslide-Prone Wayanad on Amma’s 71st Birthday
Key Points Amma has sent a team of scientists with Amrita University to assess areas devastated by deadly landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district. She has committed to fund the deployment of the Amrita Landslide Early Warning System there. The researchers trekked along a path from the landslides’ toe to its crown region and were able… Continue reading Geoscientific investigation continues in Wayanad for the risk of landslides, flash floods, and soil erosion
