We celebrate our Guru, Amma’s 60th birthday. Thanks for being with us
Amma is laying the foundation of Modern India: Narendra Modi
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/future.aum
Because of Amma, humans are human; values are still values: Mar Chrysostom
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/tirumeni.aum
Village development requires out of the box thinking and previously un-conceived ideas
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/outbox.aum
Bari Barsi Khatan Gaya Si … Bhangra in Amritapuri
there are absolutely no differences of any kind – North co-exists with South, the East embraces the West and above all, Amma showers her compassionate hugs on all
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/bhangra.aum
Amma, your legacy is for a lifetime: Shashi Tharoor
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/legacy.aum
Kavadiyattam: Display of The Power of Mind
As the tempo of the music increased, this highly talented artist’s demonstration became more and more spectacular.
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/kavadi.aum
Walking through the life of Amma
‘Amritapatham’ painting exhibition: In the Footsteps of Love
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/patham.aum
Waste Management at Amritavarsham60
Volunteers from around the world came together at Amritavarsham60 to help manage the waste from the huge crowds that descended on Amritapuri. Helpers from as far away as the USA, Italy, Finland ..
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/waste.aum
No Waste, No Trash, Not a Joke
A team of students from Amritas various institutes, some staff members and ashram inmates worked together to make this happen
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/trash.aum
Music Beyond Borders, United By Love
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/nga.aum
A ‘Rocking’ Birthday Wish
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/mascis.aum
Lets color the world with Love
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/ayudh.aum
Vande Jagadguru Mataram
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/vande.aum
We are all her children, equal in front of her
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/lakshi.aum
Symphony across the World – Shankar Tucker and Maati Baani
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/shankar.aum
Gotipua: Graceful Masculine Dance – a Worship to Mahakali!
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/gotipua.aum
The Vidya behind Tala Vadya
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/vadya.aum
Embracing the World Exhibition
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/etw.aum
“Our villages, Our world: What can we offer”
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/vsummit.aum
Mesmerizing Nava Rasas of Odissi
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/rasa.aum
We enjoy helping others
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/enjoy.aum
Joy of Giving experience by Amrita Students
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/joy.aum
Dynamic Duo in Paradise
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/duo.aum
Rath Yatra proclaiming Amritavarsham60
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/rath.aum
60 years, 60 deeds, a thousand smiles – The joy of Giving
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/60deeds.aum
MAM launches 50-Crore Kedarnath Relief-and-Rehabilitation Program
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/kedarnath.aum
Free Cardiac Surgeries, Kidney Transplants & Cancer Treatment at Amrita Hospital
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/surgery.aum
Thousands accommodated comfortably, pure drinking water a priority at centres
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/accommodate.aum
North Indian Canteen
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/nic.aum
Amrita Self-Reliant Villages (Amrita SeRVe)
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/serve.aum
Humanitarian Programs Launched on Amritavarsham 60
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/launch.aum
Seek Her Within….
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/ajoy.aum
Baul of Bengal – “Song of the Great Soul”
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/baul.aum
ദേശീയ പതാക ഘോഷയാത്ര
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60m/news/56
അമ്മയുടെ സന്നിധിയില് സംഗീതകാണിക്കയര്പ്പിച്ച് കാരൈക്കുടി മണിയും ഹരിപ്രസാദ് ചൗരസ്യയും
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60m/news/54
അനുഗ്രഹവര്ഷമായി ജീവകാരുണ്യപദ്ധതികള്
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60m/news/51
അതിക്രമങ്ങളില് നിന്നു സ്ത്രീകള്ക്ക് സുരക്ഷയൊരുക്കി അമൃതയുടെ ‘സൈബര് സെക്യൂരിറ്റി ഡിവൈസ്’
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60m/news/48
ഒരു വര്ഷത്തിനകം 60 ലക്ഷം വൃക്ഷത്തൈകള് നടുന്നു
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60m/news/8
International Flags Procession – 26th September
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/flags.aum
President of India sends Birthday Message to Amma
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/president.aum
50-crore Uttarakhand relief and rehab programme inaugurated
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/50uk.aum
A world of taste comes to Amritapuri
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/taste.aum
Birthday Message from Hon. Prime Minister of India
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/mms.aum
African Gift of Love from Eric Wainaina
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/eric.aum
The Sivaraman Effect
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/sivaraman.aum
Samarpan through Sitar of Pandit Nayan Ghosh
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/sitar.aum
Dance that defines diversity
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/regata.aum
Shrutilaya of Karaikudi Mani
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/karaikudi.aum
Ghungroo Beats – The Odissi Pranaam…!!!
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/ghungroo.aum
Panchari Melam – another Pooram at Amritapuri
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/panchari.aum
Amma’s Padapuja pictures
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/padapuja.aum
Journey with Bansuri
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/bansuri.aum
Poornahuti of Chandika Homa
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/poornahuti.aum
Penultimate day of Chandika Mahayaga
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/pchandi.aum
Dignitaries to participate in Programme on Sep 27
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/dig27.aum
Dignitaries to participate in programme on Sep 26
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/dig26.aum
Dignitaries Participating in the Two-Day Summit
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/dig2day.aum
Financial support for Idukki landslide victims
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/idukki.aum
Sata Chandika Mahayaga for Loka Kalyana
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/lokakalyan.aum
Medical camp in Bahrain
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/mbahrain.aum
Seva Activities from Andra Pradesh
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/apseva.aum
Sata Chandika Mahayaga – Daily schedule
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/chandischedule.aum
Amma lights the lamp of Chandika Maha Yaga
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/yaga.aum
Sata Chandika Mahayaga to create harmony and peace
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/chandi.aum
Seva in Hong Kong
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/hongkong.aum
Sata Chandika Mahayaga
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/chandika.aum
Rath Yatra in Michigan
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/rath-mic.aum
Vishwa Shanti Prachar Yatra
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/prachar.aum
Michigan legislators present special tribute Amma
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/michigan.aum
Amrita Spandanam: a real-time monitoring of cardiac patients
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/spandan.aum
Safety for women, Security for mentally challenged
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/apss.aum
Amrita to introduce low cost cutting-edge technologies
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/edge.aum
Amrita Personal Health Record
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/phrecord.aum
MAM to plant 60 lakh saplings across the world
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/saplings.aum
Acharya Pratiyogita 2013
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/pratiyogita.aum
Amritopanyasa Pratiyogita
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/upanyasa.aum
Amrita Chitranjali
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/chitranjali.aum
Our Villages, Our World : What Can We Offer?
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/village.aum
50-Crore relief and rehabilitation package for Uttarakhand
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/ukhand.aum
MAM to adopt 101 villages throughout India
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/gramam.aum
500 times more efficient solar cell powered tablets for rural education
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/tablets.aum
AMMACHI Labs to setup vocational institutes in 101 villages
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/ammachi.aum
Blood donation drive at Bahrain
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/bbahrain.aum
Media: Amritavarsham 60 lends full circle feel to star guitarist J Mascis
Media:
Control your desires, says Amma
http://newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Control-your-desires-says-Amma/2013/09/28/article1808169.ece
Media: Amrita University-University of California launch international programme ‘live-in-labs’
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-29/news/42501898_1_indian-villages-mata-amritanandamayi-programme
Media: Spiritually-hungry foreigners flock to Kerala’s hugging saint ‘Amma’ in thousands
http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/spiritually-hungry-foreigners-flock-to-kerala-s-hugging-saint-amma-in-thousands-426758
Media: Amma is the ‘real mother’ for thousand of foreigners
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=192409
Media: http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/india-s-hugging-saint-mata-amritanandamayi-celebrates-60th-birthday-with-hugs-424725?curl=1380623705
India’s ‘hugging saint’ Mata Amritanandamayi celebrates 60th birthday-with hugs
Media: ‘Amrita Live-in-Labs’ learning programme announced
http://newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/%E2%80%98Amrita-Live-in-Labs%E2%80%99-learning-programme-announced/2013/09/28/article1808171.ece
Media: Mata Amritanandamayi math unveils project to adopt 101 villages
http://newindianexpress.com/nation/Mata-Amritanandamayi-math-unveils-project-to-adopt-101-villages/2013/09/28/article1807565.ece
Media: Slew of programmes launched on Amritanandamayi’s 60th b’day
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/slew-of-programmes-launched-on-amritanandamayi-s-60th-b-day-113092800027_1.html
The birthday feels like the story of the chipmunks in the Ramayana. Everyone is contributing in their own way to make the event a success.
– Laitha Russell, USA. 30
There are so many friendly people here. I particularly liked the parade of flags from all the nations around the world.
– Sabrina Isabel Visconti, Argentina. 31
Coming here and seeing all of the people makes me realize how many people need Amma. She is not just hugging people, she is changing lives.
– Eliza Shackelford, USA. 20
I am so happy to be here with Amma; she is so giving. Plus it’s such a culturally rich and colourful event.
– Isabelle Kuhlenkamp, Germany. 21
It makes me so happy just being here that it makes me want to cry. I could not be anywhere else.
– Omkari Tess, Australia. 33
Coming to Amma’s birthday celebrations is like going to a temple. There is a sense of peace here.
– Paarvate Kigiyath Bharat, India. 25
It’s awesome to see the huge number of people from all around the world come together to celebrate Amma’s birthday.
– Deepthi Cohen, UK. 38
It’s very exciting to be here at Amma’s 60th birthday. There is so colour, so much atmosphere.
– Kirtsen Wood, USA. 53
Media:
Amrita University-University of California launch international programme ‘live-in-labs’
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-29/news/42501898_1_indian-villages-mata-amritanandamayi-programme
Media: 36mn hugs and still counting… that’s Amma
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1895762/report-36-million-hugs-and-still-counting-that-s-mata-amritanandamayi
Media: Amrita university launches Amrita live-in-lab
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-27/news/42459123_1_amrita-university-mata-amritanandamayi-devi-amma
Media: Mata Amritanandamayi echoes Gandhi’s village development idea on birthday
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-27/thiruvananthapuram/42458663_1_vallikavu-amma-birthday-celebrations
Media: VS Achuthanandan greets Mata Amritanandamayi on her 60th birthday
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-27/thiruvananthapuram/42458629_1_birthday-celebrations-vs-achuthanandan-mata-amritanandamayi-math
Media: Modi in Kerala for Amma’s b’day
http://india.nydailynews.com/politicsarticle/a01dbac55556f1508c0b77f65581f0ea/modi-in-kerala-for-ammas-bday
Media: Amma 60th to begin tomorrow with global summit on villages
http://www.orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=44331
Media: Amritavarsham50 tree 10 years later Remembered At Amritavarsham 60
http://www.newswire.net/newsroom/pr/00077078-amritavarsham50-tree.html
Media: India’s hugging saint captivates devotees
http://www.dw.de/indias-hugging-saint-captivates-devotees/a-17116616
Media: It happens: Hugging saint’s 60th Birthday
http://www.aninews.in/videogallery7/15932-it-happens-hugging-saint-039-s-60th-birthday.html
Media: President, PM hail Amma’s charity work
http://india.nydailynews.com/politicsarticle/5e149461cb50bbf23d90cc6f8c1c167d/president-pm-hail-ammas-charity-work
11 AM Darshan is over. Amma has been on the stage for 26 hours straight. Amritavarsham 60 Celebration is over. Thank you for being with us. Om Namah Shivaya
Marie Nga from Camaroon is singing, Amma is continuing darshan
J Mascis leads a rock band session in the morning. Amma continues darshan.
Mata Rani ne Kripa Barsayi…
And its PUNJABI BHANGRA. dance by MPD Group
Kavadiattam, Traditional folk dance of Tamil Nadu is being presented now
Amrita University students singing bhajans..Amma continues darshan
AYUDH is presenting a dance…
Lekshmi Tripadi and group are dancing..
Amma’s brother Sateesh with his team of dancers rocked the stage with the folk tunes. Amma is continuing Darshan.
“On one hand we saw a Ganga of love at Amma’s programme, on the other we saw mindless hate in Nairobi, Peshawar & Jammu which is worrying.” – Narendra Modi
Odissi Dance by Bichitrananda Swain and his team.The theme is Dashavatar.
Shanker Tucker and his team offer their talents through Clarinet+Band for Amma. What a performance!!! tanane tane tannanane tannane…
Gopipua dance: Boys dressed as girls, acrobatically dance as if their bones are made of rubber
Bijaya Kumar Sahoo’s team perming Gotipua dance, Amma continuing darshan
Swami Pranavamrita continues bhajans, Amma giving darshan.
watch live http://www.youtube.com/amma
“I have become fortunate man. I have been able to come and meet Amma” Governor of Tamil Nadu
Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurating new design of http://www.embracingtheworld.org
Governor of Tamil Nadu Konijeti Rosaiah coming on to the stage to offer his tributes to Amma. He is garlanding Amma and receiving blessings
People from Kambam coming in a big procession with sprouted greens buckets on their heads
Swamiji started evening Bhajans. Amma is continuing darshan.
Amrita Vidyalayam school children are presenting dance for Amma on her birthday. Amma continues Darshan
Daneswar Swain form Odisha is performing a Tala Vadya. Amma is continuing darshan
Amma gave prizes to the Matruvani Pracharaks. Mumbai won the first prize. And Ernakulam at the state level.
Parvati baoul is singing. Amma continues darshan
Marriages for the poor
The birthday feels like the story of the chipmunks in the Ramayana. Everyone is contributing in their own way to make the event a success.
– Laitha Russell, USA. 30
There are so many friendly people here. I particularly liked the parade of flags from all the nations around the world.
– Sabrina Isabel Visconti, Argentina. 31
Coming here and seeing all of the people makes me realize how many people need Amma. She is not just hugging people, she is changing lives.
– Eliza Shackelford, USA. 20
I am so happy to be here with Amma; she is so giving. Plus it’s such a culturally rich and colourful event.
– Isabelle Kuhlenkamp, Germany. 21
It makes me so happy just being here that it makes me want to cry. I could not be anywhere else.
– Omkari Tess, Australia. 33
Coming to Amma’s birthday celebrations is like going to a temple. There is a sense of peace here.
– Paarvate Kigiyath Bharat, India. 25
It’s awesome to see the huge number of people from all around the world come together to celebrate Amma’s birthday.
– Deepthi Cohen, UK. 38
It’s very exciting to be here at Amma’s 60th birthday. There is so colour, so much atmosphere.
– Kirtsen Wood, USA. 53
Amma starting Darshan
Amma initiating marriages for impoverished couples.They all came in red sari and sandal .Amma giving gold ornaments mala and bangles
“Amma has moved forward to actually serve people, not just spiritually, but in all fields of life.”
SHASHI THAROOR
“Normally we receive gifts on our birthday, but today, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, has given us—as she has done for the past 60 years is giving to us. We have seen so many programmes released here: adoption of 101 villages, relief-and-rehabilitation of Uttarakhand, technological innovations to help the poor… Everything is giving here.”
SHASHI THAROOR
Alappad panchayat delegates presenting a Purnakumbah to Amma. The people of the land where she was born is now honoring her.
VS Achyutanandan, the opposition leader Kerala Assembly has send his best wishes to Amma on her birthday
Jagadambika Pal is addressing the crowd
Sashi Taroor is addressing.. Amma has being giving. Our birthday we get things. But Amma gives…
Home Minister Tiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan is offering his tributes to Amma
Oscar Fernandes, Hon. Cabinet Minister is addressing the crowd and sings “Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Amma”
Maharashtra Governor Shankara Narayan is addressing the gathering.
Amritakeerti: National-Level Award to Prof. Manoj Das and State-Level Award to Prof. Thuravoor Viswambharan
Pledge by AIMS Hospital to Perform 50-Crore in Totally Free Surgical Treatment
Release of New Ashram Publications
Extension of Amrita Nidhi Pension Program
Extension of Vidyamritam Scholarship Program
Launching Amrita RITE – Rural India Tablet Education for After-school Tutoring & Adult Literacy to be Used in 101 Adopted Villages. Amma handing over the tablet to Sri. Shashi Tharoor
Video of Relief & Rehabilitation in Uttarakhand is being shown
Inauguration of 50-Crore Relief & Rehabilitation in Uttarakhand
Launching Amrita Svasrayagramam – Adoption of 101 villages to make them self-reliant
Special Message from Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh – “Her life is dedicated to society”
Special Message from Hon. President of India, Sh. Pranab Mukherjee
Dignitaries are being welcomed on the stage
Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri delivering welcome address
Amma seated on the stage, with dignitaries on either side
Amma being garlanded by various dignitaries
Everybody chanting India’s National Anthem “Jana Gana Mana”
Amma asking everybody to chant “Lokaha Samastha” for World Peace
Amma singing “Mata Rani Ne”
Amma leading everybody in Manasa Puja
Amma giving her birthday message
Padapuja
Padapuja
Padapuja
“We have eyes, not vision” – Amma @ Amritavarsham 60
Amma is giving satsang
Dignitaries and Devotees garlanding Amma. This song is being sung “Mother you are the merit of this Land” in different languages.
Swamis garlanding Amma
Swami Amritaswarupananda chanting 108 names of Amma
Sri Guru Pada Puja – Swami Amritaswarupananda performing Amma’s Pada puja
Padmashree Shobhna garlanding Amma
Amma arrived on the stage
Swami Amritaswarupananda, Vice-Chairman of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, giving a talk on Amma’s Life & Teachings
Shobana and team team performing a dance on Ari Krishna adn Gopis
Mahaganapati homa will start in 2 hrs. stay tuned for live webcast http://www.youtube.com/amma at 7.am IST 27 Sep
“We came here to get Amma’s blessings” – Sivamani. The performances come to an end for the time being.
Darshan is over. Sivamani is continuing his performance..
Sivamani & Stefen Devassy leads the show..stunning…
Happy birthday to Amma.. Sivamani makes every one sing..
Sivamani and the team is rocking the hall @ Amritavarsham 60
Sivamani starts his drums… the crowd cheers, Amma continues darshan
That was an outstanding performance. ” I am very happy to offer my simple dance as an offering on her birthday” – Manju Warrier
Manju warrior is on the stage.. the whole audience cheers. She is performing for Amma – a Kuchippudi dance
Sivamani plays a trailer… Happy birthday to Amma. the crowd cheers….
Earlier during evening bhajans, Sivamani was playing for Amma for the whole time.! He sad that he is lucky to play for Amma.
“This is not a concert for me, I am lucky to be here. I could see, touch . and get her blessings. I am meeting her for the first time. Whenever possible I will come to her.” Ajoy Chakraborthy @ Amritavarham 60
Ajoy Chakraborthy.. is to offer his tributes to Amma with his beautiful voice… Hindhustani Vocal recital by Ajoy Chakraborthy.
The dance Navarasa is based on the story of Ramayana
Live video from Amritapuri… Navarasa… dance byAruna Mohanthi Odissy group http://www.youtube.com.amma
Media: Modi praises ‘Hugging Amma’ Mata Amritanandamayi in Malayalam
Media: “This birthday is not just the celebration of a humanitarian leader, it symbolises the laying the foundation of a new India,” said Modi, the prime ministerial candidate
Read more at: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/modi-speaks-on-love-spirituality-on-hugging-saint-birthday/1/311850.html
Media: “I bow to Amma and strongly believe that when we celebrate her 100th birthday, India will have become a Bhavya & Divya Bharat.”
Read more at: http://news.oneindia.in/thiruvananthapuram/narendra-modi-event-in-amritapuri-kerala-live-updates-1312946.html
Dance by Manju Warrier
Aarati is going on
Last Bhajan: “Amma Amma Taaye”
Next bhajan: “Vagadhishvari”
and “He manjunatha”
Followed by “Var de”
Amma sang “Iniyenne Kanum” , “Vinati hamari” , “Srshti Veru”
Amma started bhajans
Amma also said ” Tension depletes us physically and mentally. Happiness is not within objects, but in our self. Spiritual practices help us to awake this inner happiness. Accepting failure is my greatest success. Live in present and be happy. We can make everyday a celebration. Like everything else, happiness is also a decision. Laughter is the music of soul. There should be awareness in every word. Never stop spiritual practices. Love for eternal truth is true devotion…”
Amma says “Anxiety is like a virus that spreads through out the body”
Amma starts her Satsang.. Bhajans will follow afterwards..
Ooomen Chandy, Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala offers his tributes to Amma
Sri. Ooomen Chandy, Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala is on the stage
Dignitaries garlanding Amma
Amma came on the stage for the evening bhajans
Umayalpuram Sivaraman is playing Mrudamgam solo. Fantastic
Amma is announcing on the mic that two children who got lost in the crowd are there now with Amma. Their relatives should come and take back their children. So sweet.
Amma is continuing darshsan
Amma’s darshan started…
Br. Dayamrita leading everybody in the chanting for “Lokah Samstha Sukhinu Bhavantu”
“Laying foundation for a new Bharat..”
Modiji says “Please call me during Amma’s 100th birthday celebrations also.”
Modiji says “Amma’s birthday is being celebrated not for Amma, but for the society”
Please call me during Amma’s 100th birthday celebrations also.
The list of Ashram activities goes on and on. What govt has to do, that Amma is doing. She is the vast ocean of love.
As a humble devotee, not as a politician or leader, I am standing in front of Amma.
Sri. Narendra Modi, Hon. Chief Minister of Gujarat addressing the gathering…
Sri. S. Gurumurthy, columnist and leader of Svadeshi Jagaran Manch, addressing the gathering.”When I saw Amma, I immediately felt how people must have experienced when they saw Ramakrishna Paramahansa”
Sri. Vellapally Natesan, General Secretary of the SNDP, addressing the gathering.. He says “Amma has to live till end of the world”
He says “Amma’s birthday is a national celebration.”
Sri. P. Parameshwaran, Director of Bharatiya Vichara Kendra & President of Vivekananda Kendra, addressing the gathering
Philipose Mar Chrysostom, Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan, addressing the gathering…
More information about the new initiatives:
Amrita Spandanam – Wearable ECG Wireless Monitor By Amrita Centre for Wireless Networks & Applications – Amma handing over the device to Modiji
Launching Amrita Mitra – Amrita Personal Safety System by Amrita Centre for Cybersecurity – Amma handing over the device to Modiji
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Launching MySangam Web Portal for vocational training by AMMACHI Labs – Mr Shekhar Kapur launching the app
Launch of Amrita Thief-Catcher App by Amrita Centre for E-Learning
Launching Nano-medicine that treats drug-resistant leukaemia by ACNSMM: Amma handing over the nano-medicine to Sri. Suresh Subramani
Launching – Polymer wafer to prevent recurrence of brain tumours by ACNSMM: Amma handing over the wafer to Ramlalji
Launching Implantable “beating heart patch” for heart-attack victims (ACNSMM)
Unveiling of “Gest-Bot” Wheelchair” by Amrita School of Engineering
Launching Nano-material-developed Solar Cells and Batteries by Amrita Centre for Nanosciences & Molecular Medicine (ACNSMM) – Amma handing the solar panel to Mr. Dhindsa
Amma is launching Amrita Personal Health Record by Amrita Technologies – Tying the band on Dr. Hartwell’s hand.
Acharya Pratiyogita , Amrita Chitranjali 2013 award celebrations…
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/pratiyogita.aum
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/chitranjali.aum
All the religious leaders lighting the lamp for the Inauguration of Amrita University’s Centre for Spiritual Studies
Inauguration of Amrita University’s Centre for Spiritual Studies
Narendra Modi is getting ashirwad from Amma and others garlanding her.
These dignitaries are on the stage:
Dr. P Vijay Bhatkar is giving the welcome address
All stand up and .. Prayer
Modiji is chatting with Amma on the stage
Amma and Modiji is greeting all Namaste! Crowd cheers
Amma arrives on the stage with Narendra Modiji
Dignitaries are taking their seats…
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Swami Purnamritananda is giving a satsang.Big crowd is waiting for Amma
Procession of International Flag-Bearers from Ashram to Amrita University
Different dance form of India is on the stage, presenting a beautiful teat to the eyes and heart about the rich cultural tradition of this land
After dance from Orissa, Now Kathakali of Kerala and dance from Assam
Big fireworks happening..
After the flag hoisting Regatta is presenting Indian dance art forms now.
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Darshan is over.
That was a fantastic Odissy by Sujatha & Ratikant Mohapatra. All are with tears in their eyes and thrilled.
Sujatha & Ratikant Mohapatra presents stunning Odissi dance, Amma continews darshan
Karaikudi Mani says tha he has been performing for 60 years and our beloved Amma turns 60. Now he is playing his first composition when he started his band- Sruit laya. Amma continues darshan
Instrumental Fusion being performed by Karaikudi Mani & Team
Bharat Ratna Pandit Chaurisya gave a beautiful performance of his melodious flute.
Amma distributing over 1 lakh sarees on the occasion of Her 60th Birthday
K. L Chaudhary, Minister of Tourism garlanding Amma
Amma alongwith P.V. Chandran, Matrubhumi Editor, launches a new book: “The experiences with Amma” written by Vechoochira Madhu
Aarti going on…
Everybody clapping and chanting Mata Rani ki Jai!!!
Last Bhajan: ser pe savaar
Next Bhajan is: Muruga…
Amma continues bhajans with Ame Ma maiya…
Followed by: Paravasama…
Next bhajan: Krishna Krishna Gopi Krishna…
Followed by Mukhi asu-de…
and Katinnu Katayai…
Next bhajan is: Santapa Hrttinnu
Followed by Jamuna Kinare…
Amma started evening bhajans with Manujay Hathi…
Shri Shekhar Kapur, a renowned director, is garlanding Amma
Amma arrived in the hall, blessing the flame….
Volunteers carrying flame from Kalari arrived on the stage.
Amma will be arriving at the birthday venue in few minutes at Amrita University. BIG crowd is waiting for her arrival
After the private meeting, Dr. Abdul Kalam and Amma came on the stage. Devotees welcomed Dr. Abdul Kalam with thunderous clapping. Amma started darshan…
Former Indian President, APJ Adbul Kalam is meeting with Amma.
Shata Chandika Maha Yaga : Amidst the Vedic Chanting Purnahuti was performed in Amma’s Divine Presence
Amma is meeting with Nobel Laureate Dr. Leland Hartwell.
Sata Chandika Mahayaga: today is the last day of yagna
Summit: Our Villages, Our World: What Can We Offer?
Panel discussions are happening at Amriteshwari Hall & Acharya Hall at the University
During the Sata Chandi Yaga..
During the Sata Chandi Yaga, fire was produced by churning wood, to light the Kunda
When a procession with Kavati reached Amritapuri.. the drummers were women
when the rath yatra from Mumbai reached Amritapuri..
The venue is getting ready for the celebrations. The stalls are being put up, stage is being decorated, volunteers are in full sea..
Amma is giving darshan after evening bhajans. Hundreds of local village ladies have come with lighted lamps in procession to honour Amma.
Devotees flowing in from all over the world to celebrate Her birthday. They were showering petals on Her way to stage.
A child with her mother participating in the seva of beautifying the program hall
Amritasetu is being decorated with colourful flags
The Sata Chandi Yagna shala is decorated with new items every day. Here the mango leaves are used for decoration.
The Amritavarsham stage is under construction..
“Amma is ADBHUTHA – a wonder. Only a Mahatma like Amma can create this massive ashram centre and attract thousands of national and International devotees to this remote village of Kerala.” – Chandi Yaga Priest from Ramachandrapura Math,Hosanagar, Shivamoga, Karnataka.
“Cowherd will beat and drive any stray cows to join the right path, but Mother Shakti need only use her intuitive power and faith to guide all humans simultaneously to the right path” – BM Manjunatha Adigal, Sata Chandi Mahayaga Chief Priest
Tomorrow at Sata Chandika Mahayaga:
2nd Day Chandika Saptapathi Parayana, Nava Varna Pooja & Nava graha Homa
Amritavarsham 60 schedule for Sep 25
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/schedule/sep25
Amritavarsham 60 schedule for 26 Sep
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/schedule/sep26
Amritavarsham 60 Program schedule for Sep 27 http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/schedule/sep27
Devotees of Amma organised Ratha Yatra from various parts of Kerala to convey Amma’s message of world peace, Love , compassion and selflessness. The raths arrived are on various themes such as Sri Krishna & Arjuna, Shiva, Mahishasura Mardhini, Lord Sun on 7 horse chariot.
Media: MANORAMA ONLINE has done a special posting with video on Amma in connection with Amritavarsham 60.
http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/Festival/amrithanathamayi-60th-bday-english/index.html
Media: Nano-medicine for blood cancer developed
Ratha Yatras from different parts of the state are arriving at Amritapuri
Media: 60th birthday celebrations of Mata Amritanandamayi set to begin on Wednesday
http://newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/60th-birthday-celebrations-of-Mata-Amritanandamayi-set-to-begin-on-Wednesday/2013/09/22/article1797361.ece
Media: Narendra Modi, APJ Kalam to attend 60th birth anniversary of Kerala’s ‘hugging saint’
The celebration of Amritavarsham 60 begins! Amma lights the lamp of Sata Chandika Mahayaga
Our Villages, Our World: What Can We Offer? 2day summit of scientists, social-leaders, academicians, entrepreneurs http://amrit.am/1fo7IM5
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Media: Spirituality, culture, science & service to mark Mata Amritanandamayi’s 60th birthday
http://www.indiaeducationdiary.in/showEE.asp?newsid=25661
Media: Amma’s 60th birthday celebrations to begin with three-day prayer
http://india.nydailynews.com/politicsarticle/96e5bd1ba7de5c144fa979cf6b35a4ad/ammas-60th-birthday-celebrations-to-begin-with-three-day-prayer
Chandika Maha Yagna will start on 22 at the ashram near the main hall.
6.15 am Devata Phala Samarpanam.
8.00am Ritwic Varanam
9.45am Ganapati Homam,
12.30 pm Mangala Arati
6.00 pm Navakshari japam
8.00 pm Mangala Arati
Sata Chandika Mahayaga to create harmony and peace
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/chandi.aum
Complete Cultural program schedule for 4 days
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/schedule/cultural
International visitors having an orientation meeting about the birthday celebrations
Shastrys’ reached Amritapuri for Sata Chandika Yagna
Media: Amrita University readies device for women’s safety
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-15/news/42080631_1_device-achuthan-amrita-university
Amrita TV exclusive programs and news
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/tv60.aum
Media: Amritanandamayi Math to provide financial assistance of Rs one lakh each to the families of Idukki landslide victims.
Media: Amritakeerti Puraskar announced
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130918/lifestyle-booksart/article/amritakeerti-puraska-announced
Media: Writer Manoj Das selected for Amrita Keerti Puraskar instituted by Mata Amritanandamayi Math
Painting Amma’s life on Amritavarsham 60
http://e.amritapuri.org/blogs/2013/5458/
Media: Amritakeerti Puraskar for litterateur Manoj Das
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/amritakeerti-puraskar-for-litterateur-manoj-das-113091701013_1.html
Kalanjoor, Ranni, Konni MAM centers of Kerala has conducted a Rath Yatra from 10 Sep onwards
Vishwa Shanti Prachar Yatra
Mumbai Ashram Center has organized Vishwa Shanti Prachar Yatra – a pilgrimage to spread Amma’s profound message of world peace.
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/prachar.aum
Michigan legislators present special tribute Amma
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/michigan.aum
Amrita Spandanam: a real-time monitoring of cardiac patients to be launched on Amritavarsham 60
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/spandan.aum
The Rath Yatra in connection with Amritavarsham 60, from Nerul, Mumbai to Amritapuri started today
Prof. Manoj Das to be conferred with the 2013 Amritakeerti Puraskar National Award.
Prof. Viswambharan, born at Thuravoor near Alappuzha who wrote critical evaluation of the Mahabharata will receive AmritaKeerti Puraskar State award.
Safety for women, Security for mentally challenged
Amrita University is to introduce a new device that helps empower women to have no fear while being alone
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/apss.aum
Media: Narendra Modi to visit Amrita ashram in Kerala on September 26
Media: Modi to visit Amrita ashram in Kerala on Sept 26
AMMACHI Labs to setup vocational institutes in 101 villages
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/ammachi.aum
500 times more efficient solar cell powered tablets for rural education
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/tablets.aum
MAM to adopt 101 villages throughout India, which is being called the Amrita Self-Reliant Village Programme (Amrita Swasraya Gramam).
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/gramam.aum
Mata Amritanandamayi Math announced two massive charitable projects: a 50-crore relief-and-rehabilitation project in the flood-ravaged state of Uttarakhand and a programme to adopt 101 villages throughout India.
Media: http://www.mathrubhumi.com/online/malayalam/news/story/2500584/2013-09-11/india
മാതാ അമൃതാനന്ദമയിയുടെ 60-ാം ജന്മദിനത്തില് അമൃതാന്ദമയിമഠം രാജ്യത്തെ 101 ഗ്രാമങ്ങള് ദത്തെടുക്കും. പ്രളയദുരന്തമുണ്ടായ ഉത്തരാഖണ്ഡിലെ 42 ഗ്രാമങ്ങളില് അഞ്ഞൂറോളം വീടുകള് മഠം പുനര്നിര്മിച്ച് നല്കുമെന്ന്
A two-day summit of renowned scientists, social-leaders, academicians, entrepreneurs and administrators titled “Our World, Our Villages: What Can We Offer”
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/village.aum
Amritavarsham60 celebrations will be filmed by acclaimed director Shekhar Kapur
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu – “May All the beings in all the worlds be happy and peaceful” – this mantra is being chanted every morning twelve times in the morning assembly in all the Amrita Vidyalayams. This is their prayer for World Peace and Harmony. In A world smitten by strife and hatred – all our prayers and Amma’s blessings are really required.
Amrita Chitranjali (All India pencil drawing competition) was conducted for the students of CBSE schools studying in Classes 5th to 7th. http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/chitranjali.aum
The Amritopanyasa Pratiyogita – The All India inter CBSE school English essay writing competition – was conducted on the 31st of August 2013 in the Amrita Vidyalayams. http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/upanyasa.aum
Amrita Acharya Pratoyogita – a quiz contest for the Amrita Vidyalayam teachers – has just been concluded.
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/pratiyogita.aum
MAM to plant 60 lakh saplings across the world: The Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MAM) launched a massive global afforestation programme called GoGreen http://amrit.am/17JJN2a
Blood donation drive at Bahrain: 6 Sep 2013, Bahrain In connection of Amritavarsham60, http://amrit.am/1e3mSbj
Knowledge Sharing @ AIMS: sixty workshops to celebrate Amma’s 60th Bday. register your name at http://www.amritaknowledgesharing.com
Pandal erected for Amritavarsham60. Turiyamrita Swami did the puja and lit the lamp.
Painting Amma’s Life (PAL) project is on. Had a meeting with the artists. Amma authenticating the pics and the elements in them.
Meeting with all the department heads and Swamis. Final draft for the celebrations is complete.
Another meeting today with Swamiji and all Brahmacharis to celebrate Amma’s 60th Bday
3rd Meeting with Sw Janamritananda and Br Abhayamrita and many others made more concrete ideas about the celebration
2nd Meeting for Amritavarsham60 on 24th July. Lot of ideas, program details were discussed
The first meeting held on 22 July, Guru Purnima day.
Amma’s 60th birthday will be celebrated on 25, 26 & 27th Sep 2013 @ Amritapuri
Amma is the very spiritual embodiment of Bharat
http://www.amritavarsham.org/60/bharat.aum