"SRI SAKTHI AMMA"
Sri Narayani Amma was born on 3rd January 1976 to Shri. Nanda Gopal and Smt. Jothiamma. He was named as “Sathish Kumar”. The child had a distinct mark on the forehead, a Divine Symbol of “Namam” that was visible to all. Many saw this symbol as holy. Even as a primary school student Amma evinced interest only in spiritual life.
Sri Narayani Amma was born on 3rd January 1976 to Shri. Nanda Gopal and Smt. Jothiamma. He was named as “Sathish Kumar”. The child had a distinct mark on the forehead, a Divine Symbol of “Namam” that was visible to all. Many saw this symbol as holy. Even as a primary school student Amma evinced interest only in spiritual life.
He used to participate in Poojas and Bhajans. Even absenting from school, Amma used to visit temples or places where religious activities were conducted. One day Amma was in a bus, on the way to a temple. He was sitting by the side of a window in the Bus. He was gazing the sky. Suddenly a ray of energy emanated from Amma into the sky and took the form of Goddess Narayani dressed in a white sari (This Narayani Form is in the main temple). The Goddess was adorned with ‘Sanku’ (Conch) in one hand, ‘Chakra’ (Wheel) in the second, a Lotus Flower in the third and the fourth was in a posture of showering ‘Blessings’. Soon the vision of the Goddess disappeared and the emanated energy returned back to Amma.
On 8th May 1992. when Amma was just 16, he went over to the home of an elderly lady (Amma and parents lived in a home rented out by this Elderly lady) and disclosed who Amma really was. Amma appeared before the elderly Lady with a vision of Narayani. Amma declared that henceforth his Name is ‘Sri Sakthi Amma’ (‘Amma’ – as is now called by the devotees).
The Goddess in Amma spoke, “Whenever Dharma declines and Adharma rises, I take birth in the world. Now I am born here as Narayani”. "My Name is Sakthi Amma". "Amma" (Mother) is the name now fondly used by all Amma devotees. Amma is also referred to as Sri Narayani Amma. Amma is the 'Avatar' of Goddess Narayani who possesses the combined Sakthi of Goddesses Lakshmi, Durga and Saraswathi.
Amma's pujas, service, discourses etc. are all done to elevate people into the realms of spirituality. To raise humanity into Godliness is Amma's goal and Amma does this everyday. Amma now travels to different parts of the world spreading Amma's message and guiding mankind on the spiritual path. Amma's miracles and prophecies continue to alleviate people’s sufferings.
On 8th May 1992. when Amma was just 16, he went over to the home of an elderly lady (Amma and parents lived in a home rented out by this Elderly lady) and disclosed who Amma really was. Amma appeared before the elderly Lady with a vision of Narayani. Amma declared that henceforth his Name is ‘Sri Sakthi Amma’ (‘Amma’ – as is now called by the devotees).
The Goddess in Amma spoke, “Whenever Dharma declines and Adharma rises, I take birth in the world. Now I am born here as Narayani”. "My Name is Sakthi Amma". "Amma" (Mother) is the name now fondly used by all Amma devotees. Amma is also referred to as Sri Narayani Amma. Amma is the 'Avatar' of Goddess Narayani who possesses the combined Sakthi of Goddesses Lakshmi, Durga and Saraswathi.
Amma's pujas, service, discourses etc. are all done to elevate people into the realms of spirituality. To raise humanity into Godliness is Amma's goal and Amma does this everyday. Amma now travels to different parts of the world spreading Amma's message and guiding mankind on the spiritual path. Amma's miracles and prophecies continue to alleviate people’s sufferings.
Sri Narayani Peedam - Thirumalaikodi - Vellore.
Swayambhu Temple
Thirumalaikodi or Malaikodi is a small village outside Vellore in Tamil Nadu, South India. It is surrounded by mountains and lush, scenic beauty. In Thirumalaikodi, several centuries ago, the Saints and Sages (Devas and Siddhas) performed intense penance for many years to the Universal Mother (The ParaSakthi)! They prayed for Amma to descend on the Earth to protect the entire creation from the afflictions of the Dark Age (Kaliyuga).
In 1992, our beloved Arul Sakthi Amma predicted that a “Swayambhu” (a religious symbol that appears on it’s own accord) would manifest itself at Malaikodi. To prove Amma's "Sathya Vaakku ", (Divine words of Truth), a great miracle took place on the 11th September 1992.
On that beautiful evening around 6:00pm, there was a special gathering of very blessed devotees at Malaikodi. In the divine presence of our Beloved Amma, Mother Earth gave way, and there emerged a beautiful "Swayambhu". Blessed were all those who witnessed this Spectacular Divine Event and blessed indeed, is the entire creation!
Several weeks after the appearance of the Swayambhu, a "putthu" (anthill) began to emerge behind the Swayambhu. The Swayambhu temple was constructed around the Swayambhu and the anthill, and was consecrated on January 9th, 2000. Seated at the Gopuram (tower) of the Swayambhu Temple are the idols of the 18 Siddhas who had done great penance to the Divine Mother.
Today, we can see the huge anthill, inside this Swayambhu Temple. The Divine mother is in the form of a snake blessing her children with good health. She protects her devotees from diseases and bestows the boon of children to women who do not have children.
"Santhana Lakshmi " (Goddess of Children) is also installed inside the Swayambhu Temple, just behind the anthill. An Akhanda Deepam (Eternal Lamp) is always burning bright in this Sannidhi (shrine), showing light to all the spiritual aspirants. Going around inside the Swayambhu Temple bestows the devotees with the grace of the Divine Mother and the 18 Siddhas.
Amma’s “Arul Vakku” (Divine Prophecy) is that grievances of people would be reduced if they worshipped the Goddess after pouring ghee in the “Akhandha Deepam” located in the Swayambhu Temple and walked around the Swayambhu nine times with prayer in their hearts.
Sri Narayani Temple
A unique and magnificent, artistically designed and beautifully hand painted temple has been built for Goddess Narayani, the first of its kind ever. This has been constructed over a period of four years and stands majestically at Thirumalaikodi. The temple tower (Vimanam) is built with artistic finesse in the octagonal (Ettuppattai) shape standing up to 63 feet high.
Several weeks before the consecration there were special pujas & yagams being conducted and the chanting of the name of Goddess Narayani - one billion (Crore) times by 750 priests (Sivacharyas).
The temple consecration (Maha Kumbabhishekam) was performed by Sri Narayani Amma on 29th, January 2001. Over 35,000 people came from many of the villages around and foreigners from many parts of the world to witness this special event.
A stone idol (Vigraham) of the Goddess Narayani was installed the night before the consecration, in the temple chamber under the tower. Today, hundreds of devotees come from near and far to this temple for worship.
A Temple is the Divine Abode of God. Goddess Narayani is the combined form of all the three Maha Sakthis - Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi. Goddess Narayani is the Supreme Devi, the cause of all causes, who is pervading as the Universal Force of Consciousness in all beings.
Goddess Narayani is omnipresent. Goddess Narayani is Janani, the Mother of all that is witnessed as the Entire Universe, the Goddess who is not under the influence of Time. Goddess Narayani is the Manifested and the Unmanifested, known as the Adhi Sakthi, Maha Sakthi and ParaSakthi!
Shanthi Mandapam
The Shanthi Mandapam (Hall of Peace) is the centre of the Peedam. Devotees witness Pujas for approximately 4 hours consisting of Abhishekam, Alankaram and Deepa Aradhana. After the pujas they receive Theertam (Holy Water) and Ashirwadam (Blessings) from Amma.
Durga Matha Statue
The most breathtaking statue of our beloved Mother Durga has been consecrated at the Sri Narayani Peedam. The statue stands 25 feet tall and is beautifully hand painted. Everyday Amma does puja to Goddess Durga.
Contact Info:
Sri Narayani Peedam
Thirumalaikodi
Vellore - 632-055
Tamil Nadu
India
Phone : 91 - 416 - 227 1202 / 227 1844
Fax : 91 - 416 - 227 1777
To Know More Visit Official Website www.narayanipeedam.org
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