Category: Festivals

Lion Dances for Amma 26 September 2003 Once again, two lions danced for Amma. Even though treated to a preview of the Malaysian performance at Amritapuri last week, it did not prepare devotees for the beauty, acrobatic skill, and expressive nature of the art that was shown tonight. The Wong Low Shen Shee Chee How…

Flamenco for Amma Flamenco dancer As Amma gave darshan to thousands on the evening of 26 Septmeber, Amma’s children got to experience the vibrant and emotional expression of the Carvajales flamenco dance troupe. The dance troupe from Spain consists of musicians with guitars and percussion, a female singer, and a female dancer. While one thinks…

Good Morning, Amma! The day starts as any in all lands on this planet. The sun starts its climb upwards into the sky from the eastern horizon, interrupting the sleepy world. A certain rhythm, an energetic of morning is felt by all creatures. This, the morning of the 50th anniversary of Amma’s birth starts just…

When the compere introduced Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, the audience quietened in expectation of a musical journey to Sri Krishna’s haunts in Vrindavan, so sublime is his playing known to be. Recipient of many awards including the Padmabhushan, Pt. Hariprasad’s ensemble also featured another flutist (Rakesh, his son), a tambura player and a tablist. As soon…

Sri. Jagjit Singh’s Bhajans, Begin the Morning of Amma’s Birthday 27 September 2003 Not long after the sun rose on the morning of Amma’s Birthday, the distinctive bassy voice of Sri. Jagjit Singh drew the massive crowd into a devotional mood. Singh has thrilled audiences across the world with his original renderings of classical ghazals,…

In Praise of India: Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam performs Bharata Natyam “Amma is symbol of spirituality. India has a lot to give to this world, and Amma is doing that. God has given us this human form for a very special purpose. We have to live this life for love and harmony, like Amma.” – Dr.…

Seven year-old Amritesh was glad to give an interview. “More questions!” he pleaded, wanting to continue talking about the precious time he spends with Amma. Amritesh and his younger brother, Anurup, were participating in the Amritavarsham50 celebrations. They live at Amritapuri. For the majority of the Women’s Initiative, Amritesh had a prime seat: right on…

Special Cover Honoring Amma Released 27 September 2003 Minister Thirunavukkarasu presents Amma with the special cover In commemoration of Amritavarsham50 and Amma’s life of love, compassion and selfless service, India’s Postal Department issued a special cover [envelope] and cancellation stamp on 27 September, the day of Amma’s birthday itself. The stamp was handed to Amma…

Amma Gives a Piece of God to All 27 September 2003 Welcoming all of Amma’s children from around the world, Amma’s chief disciple, Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, shared with them his thoughts about Amma after spending 24 years at Her side. “Amma is the greatest miracle that has ever happened in my life. I don’t want…

27 September 2003 Everything was waiting: Amma’s chair, the tray heaped with lotus petals the purnakubham, Amma’s disciples, Her devotees. There wasn’t an inch of free space in the stadium—all together more than 150,000 people were waiting in a prayerful mood to witness Amma’s birthday padapuja. When Amma walked to the stage that morning, She…