With great force, she took me in her arms and I was enveloped in a scent of rose. It was a powerful hug, a powerful moment, really. Overcome with a profound sense of comfort, clarity and calm, I staggered off stage and sat down.
All Day, Day & Evening Program Details
Public programs are free and all are welcome. Some cities also conduct retreats that involve a registration fee. Please check your city’s schedule to see a complete list of which programs are available.
The free public programs that Amma holds include, all day, morning, evening.
During the program, you are free to watch Amma receive guests, or to visit the informational booths, Amma Shop, or services offered during the program while waiting for your token number to be displayed. Meals and snacks are also available for purchase. There may also be devotional singing and other music during the program.
Large bags are not allowed inside the hall. You can drop them at the Bag-Drop Counter located at the entrance to the hall. Special provisions will be in place for those who need to bring in necessary items.
All Day Programs: 11am
- 9:00am: The token line opens (this is subject to change)
- 9:30am: Tokens are distributed and guests are escorted to seats.(subject to change)
- 11:00am: Amma enters the hall and conducts a short meditation
- 12:30pm: Amma begins to embrace those who have a token. (Darshan start time is tentative).
Morning Programs: 10am
These begin with a short meditation with Amma and then she welcomes visitors for an embrace. An informational video is shown at the beginning of the program followed by spiritual singing and other cultural programs.
- 8:00am - Volunteers begin to welcome guests and the token line opens. (this is subject to change)
- 8:30am - Tokens are handed out and seating begins (subject to change)
- 10:00am - Amma arrives and conducts a meditation
- 10:30am - Amma receives guests for her embrace
Evening Programs: 7pm
Evening programs consist of a spiritual talk by one of Amma’s senior disciples; a talk by Amma; spiritual singing; and a short meditation. Amma then will begin to receive guests for her embrace and will often hug guests until the very early morning hours of the following day.
- 5:30pm - Volunteers begin to welcome guests and the token line opens (this is subject to change)
- 6:00pm - Tokens are handed out and seating begins (subject to change)
- 7:00pm - Amma arrives in the hall, followed by spiritual talk and devotional singing.
- 9:45pm – Amma embraces guests.
Note: Delicious and Wholesome Vegetarian Lunch and Dinner will be available for purchase.