Mata Amritanandamayi's 73rd birthday: Vice-President attends Viśva Sevā Dinam at Amritapuri
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Governor Arlekar and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan attended the celebrations in Kollam, and Amit Shah addressed the event on 26 September.
- UNI
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Governor Arlekar and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan attended the celebrations in Kollam, and Amit Shah addressed the event on 26 September. The Math launched welfare projects, including free treatment, aid for self-help groups and relief for victims of the Thrissur fireworks accident and fishermen's families.
Key data
IANS put the projects at ₹50 crore; the Math's earlier note said ₹75 crore. A mass wedding for 25 couples.
Why it matters
Seva institutions linked to Dharma are drawing leaders across party lines in Kerala.
GK: did you know?
Amma was born Sudhamani Idamannel on 27 September 1953 at Parayakadavu in Kollam district.
