Category: Amritavarsham-73

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 

In Kerala and Tamil Nadu, we completed the distribution of saris in annual meetings to support members of our Amrita SREE Self-help Groups for women. Most of them are from isolated and rural areas. They will also receive financial support through direct deposits to their bank accounts.   Around 200,000 sets were given across various locations, including… Continue reading District gatherings to strengthen members of our Amrita SREE women’s Self-help Groups

This short documentary is a story about the power of love, care, and community in creating a brighter future for all. Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu is a district steeped in history and spirituality that attracts pilgrims and scholars alike. At the same time, in today’s modern age, many of its people grapple with real-life challenges such… Continue reading Heartbeats of Hope: Uplifting the people in one of India’s most underdeveloped districts

Amrita Hospital Kochi, in collaboration with Genesis Foundation and HDFC Ergo, conducted a free screening specialty camp for children with heart diseases at Amrita University, Nagercoil Campus. Doctors Brijesh, Balaji, and Balaganesh with Amrita Hospital’s Department of Pediatric Cardiology screened the children.  The camp provided diagnostic evaluations for approximately 50 children, with a specific focus on addressing… Continue reading Amrita Hospital holds another free cardiology camp for children in Tamil Nadu

Amrita Hospital, Kochi conducted a free screening camp for children with heart diseases in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The event was conducted in collaboration with Bloom to Life, a US-based humanitarian organisation working to save the lives of children with congenital heart disease. On February 4th, specialists in paediatric cardiology provided diagnostic evaluations for approximately 150 patients.… Continue reading Amrita Hospital screens about 150 children in free paediatric cardiology camp in Tamil Nadu 

Nine children from impoverished families in Africa underwent heart surgery at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. All the patients had congenital heart diseases, but could not afford treatment in their home countries. In partnership with Rotary International’s “Gift of Life Project”, the procedures were done completely free-of-cost, including travel expenses.  The recipients were Fathomata Bojang (14 years old)… Continue reading Amrita Hospital, Kochi: Free heart surgeries for nine children from African nations 

Amma has often indicated a disinclination towards her “birthday” and the related celebrations. Amma’s dharma is to view everyone as equal and to love and serve them. As far as Amma is concerned, there is no greater celebration or enjoyment than that. However, Amma is overjoyed to see all her children together here after the… Continue reading Amma prays for universal unity: Excerpts from her 70th birthday address  

Amritapuri resounded with joy as devotees and dignitaries from around the world came together to celebrate Amma’s 70th birthday. Tens of thousands of people attended the festivities that took place at the Amrita University Campus October 2-3.   “Amma has often indicated a disinclination towards her ‘birthday’ and the related celebrations. Amma’s way is to view… Continue reading Amritavarsham 70: Amma’s birthday is celebrated with spiritual wisdom and practical actions