2006 Tour - Atlanta Programs
May 11-12, 2006
Amma is asked to take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for a new
Homa Hall at the Hindu Temple of Atlanta
Amma makes special offerings to Mother Earth - an important first step
when building any new construction
Special offerings are made to invoke Divine Mother's blessings and protection,
and a coconut is broken to remove any negative energy
Amma leads a Peace March, or "Shanti Yatra," for universal peace
The beautiful white gopuras of the temple can be seen in the background,
as everyone participates in the Peace March
The temple authorities wish to show the plans for the new Homa Hall to Amma
Amma gives her blessings for the successful construction of the new Homa Hall
Some devotees make an
offering of sacred music and chant
A dance is performed illustrating the beauty of pure devotion to God
Swamiji gives an introduction before Amma's discourse
Amma smiles radiantly at her Atlanta children
Everyone raises their hands while chanting - Divine Mother always
showers Her blessings on us when we chant and meditate on
Her sacred names
Amma's divine discourse
on the Yoga of Sri Chakra and other subjects
Amma blesses one and all
At the beginning of the Individual Blessing Program, Amma performs milk abhishekam to a radiant crystal Sri Chakra, showing how the offering should fall directly on the bindu, where Sri Lalita Parameswari resides
Amma blesses a young family
Amma's gentle touch conveys her tender motherly love
Amma blesses a fortunate young baby at the very start of life
