Mangaluru, Jan 6: Hugging saint Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as ‘Amma’ will be in Mangaluru on January 9 and 10, 2016. A Brahmasthana Mahothsava and Amritasangama 2016 are planned in the presence of the Amma at Amrita Vidyalayam Grounds near Sulthan Bathery, Boloor, here.
Thousands of devotees from in and around Mangalore and the other centres in Karnataka and outside Karnataka are expected to throng Mangaluru on this occasion and “Amma” is supposed to “bless” all those who come to her with a divine hug.
A reception committee is formed for the welcome and other facilities at the programme. A traditional Tulunad Welcome is planned for Amma. Thousands of devotees including a number of foreign devotees are expected in Mangaluru and facilities are arranged for all those who come for a blessing by the divine mother.
A total of 2 sessions, one on each day, i.e., 9th and 10th January 2016 are planned. The hugging saint will hug each and every individual who visits her (Darshan). There will be public programs like Udayasthamana pooja, Lalitha sahasranama archane, Rahudosha and Shanidosha nivarana poojas.
All the spiritual activities start early in the morning from 7 a.m. with meditation and other activities. These shall be followed by discourse, pooja, bhajans and blessings by the Divine Mother and the programme shall continue till late at night till all the devotees present at the venue are blessed.
Guidance for Devotees
• Please be seated at the venue by 9.30 so that they can get a place to sit and get the token for the Darshan. People coming early are given time cards to identity them as early comers. The time cards shall be exchanged for darshan coupons after Amma reaches the venue.
• Darshan Tokens are required for each visitor including the smallest of children.
• The devotees are requested to be present at the venue at the time of making the “Sankalpa” by the Divine Mother so that the full benefit of the programme is availed by the devotees.
• The devotees are requested to maintain the peace and tranquility of the surroundings. Chanting of the names of God or Mantrochhara are suggested.
• Arrangements are made for all the devotees to have the Lunch (Anna Santarpana) at the venue.
Flow of Devotees
Since the programme is fixed on Saturday and Sunday, thousands of devotees are expected from various places. The programme is open to all the devotees irrespective of caste, creed or religion.
Cleanliness
Co-operation is sought from all for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene at the venue. For any assistance, the devotees/ visitors are requested to contact the volunteers.
Canteen:
For the benefit of the visitors, canteen facilities and various stalls are organized at the venue.
Medical Assistance:
Amrita Medical Clinic and free medical aid is available at the venue.
Transportation:
For the visitors/ devotees travelling out of the venue late in the evening / night, bus facility is arranged to important junctions, bus stand, railway station etc.
Water
Drinking water is arranged for all the visitors
Enquiry Counter:
There is an information counter at the venue which can be contacted for any information about the programme or the facilities or arrangements at the counter. The numbers to be contacted are:
0824-2457056 and 8951470744
Public are requested to take the fullest advantage of this great opportunity of taking part in Amma’s programme. Mata Amritanandamayi Mutt, Mangaluru will make necessary arrangements for smooth conduct of the program. The cooperation of the public to make this spiritual program a grand success is solicited.
Comments
Kotu what about daliths? As u said many brahmins?? Then what is this?? Daliths are beaten up across India.. Really shame on you when you ignore daliths.. Poor guy naren watching what neigbours are doing. Before commenting on others watch how your people are.. by the way where were so many days?
Heartly welcome to Mangalore \Amma\""
Muslims no need lesson from u. Mind it kotian.
Naren, common, grow-up brother, what about ill treating harijan and girijans (dalits).....give them left over food...you dont treat them like your own...you treat them like a sh*t...dont let them get inside temple....stay one mile away from the temple....cannot pass through the upper caste area with wearing slippers....how pathetic....is this your religion...common nobody wants it....keep it with yourself....good luck!
Dear frnd Manohar, You are still in fools paradise.. think
What ever you people said i will believe and with that nobody can defame amma, if you know the charity works of amma.
hugging ajji..
First you people read holy hell book, after decide need to praise and welcome such a great religious fraud
ONE OF THE BEST EVER FRAUD...
Many brahmins also following this hugging saint. This is proof that there is no casteism in Hinduism. on the other hand Muslims are fighting each other in the name of Shia and Sunni. Shame on them. Y cant they learn from Hindus?
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