AMRITAVARSHAM 69
Sampoojya Mata Amritanandamayi Devi – our beloved “Amma’s” 69th birthday was celebrated on 27th September 2022 in each classroom by the teachers and students from Amrita Nursery to grade XII.
They offered prayers and flowers with utmost devotion towards Amma as their respective class teacher recited 108 sacred names of Amma (Ashtottara). The prasadam was distributed by the class teachers. Class XII students decorated their classroom with a pookalam.
On this auspicious day, under the guidance of Brni.Sharanyamrita Chaitanya “Vilakku puja” was also done by the staff and students to invoke the blessings of Amma to give us strength, knowledge and prosperity.
The program began with the lighting of lamp followed by Ammas paduka puja while the gurustotram was being chanted. Amma’s ashtottaram was done by offering flower petals at Her divine lotus feet. The devotional singing filled the auditorium with Holiness transforming us to Amma’s world. Brni.Sharanyamrita Chaitanya spoke about Amma and the importance of imbibing the teachings of mahatmas in our lives. She explained the purpose of human life and urged us to strive for it with persistent effort and constant practice. Focus on the goal is the key to success was described with examples from Mahabharata.
The program ended with Aarti and Shanti Mantra after which prasad was distributed to all.