Mata Amritanandamayi begins two-day visit to Mysuru
The spiritual leader participated in a hospital inauguration and distributed scholarships and financial aid to rural women and students.
Spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi, also known as Amma, started a two-day visit to Mysuru on Monday, according to The Hindu. She attended the Brahmasthanam Mahotsavam at the Mata Amritanandamayi Mutt in Bogadi II Stage and inaugurated a new 100-bed block at the Amritakripa Multi Speciality Hospital in Roopanagar.
During the visit, 50 students received scholarships through the Rural Women Empowerment Programme. This initiative has offered free professional paramedical training and accommodation to over 150 students since 2020.
Under the Amrita SREE and Amrita Sahaya Nidhi programmes, 250 women were given financial assistance and sarees. The two-day event aims to support 500 women from rural Karnataka, with the rest of the beneficiaries set to receive aid on Tuesday.
MP and cardiologist C.N. Manjunath digitally inaugurated the hospital block and described the spiritual leader as a divine ambassador. He noted her work in making medical treatment accessible to the middle class and the underprivileged.
MLA G.T. Deve Gowda, MLA T.S. Srivatsa, and former University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor G.
Hemanth Kumar were among the dignitaries present. Mata Amritanandamayi is expected to hold spiritual sessions and give darshan to devotees on Tuesday.