Sunday 2nd January
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Friday 17th December
Christmas for the children of Centrassi with Shri Mataji
Today the children from Centrassi went to celebrate the end of their first semester and celebrate Christmas with Shri Mataji in Genova.
They all sat down and started to sing songs they had been preparing for the day. What would seem difficult for adults, these tiny tots surprised all with their ability to carry each song perfectly. They sang songs in english, italian, went on to sing Namo Namo Maria and Hallelujah.
Wednesday 8th December
Shri Mataji blesses us on the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
Shri Mataj blessed our Italian brothers and sisters by allowing them to celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, in Genova.
More than 60 yogis gathered and awaited paitiently to have the Darshan of their beloved Mother. Soon as the doors opened, yoginis performed Puja to the Lotus Feet of Our Mother; followed by rows of yogis who bowed down, offered flowers and then quitely gathered around Shri Mataji.
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Saturday 4th December
Welcome Home Mother
Our beloved Holy Mother Shri Mataji has returned to Genova.
After landing at 11pm Shri Matajiwas surrounded by a joyous crowd of Her children from various parts of Italy. Flowers were offered and before leaving the airport everyone bowed down to Our Beloved Mother.
Shri Mataji, welcome home!
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Tuesday 2nd November
Shri Mataji visits Rome on way to India
Shri Mataji blessed our brothers and sisters in Rome on Her way to India. More than 200 of Her children came to greet Our Divine Mother at the airport with flowers.
While Shri Mataji stayed at the hotel yogis offered Her puja on the Diwali occasion. Children offered petals to Her Lotus Feet and bhajans of joy rang loud in the hall.
We look forward to Mother's arrival from India in December. Until then please follow the latest update from India on www.Nirmalnagari.org
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Sunday 31st October
Diwali Puja, sunday Puja
On the most auspicious occassion of Diwali, Shri Mataji blessed us by Her presence in Cabella where more than 800 of Her children were waiting for Her.
Children and Yuva Shakti went up to offer flowers to the Lotus Feet of our Mother. Later ladies from the Hosting countries to decorate the Divine. A short aarti and the thre Mantras of the Sahasrara filled the skies of Cabella.
Friday 8th October
The Nine nights of the Devi
The first night - of silence.
A few more than 30 yogis had the blessing of offering a small puja to Shri Mataji.
Flowers were laid to adorn Mother's Lotus Feet; while everyone to praise the Devi sang 'Durgati Harini'.
It was a silent and deep experience.
On the second night - of the Guru principle.
A few yogis from the hosting countries offered a short puja to Shri Mataji.
A lovely atmosphere was created when everyone joined in to sing 'Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu".
After a short but powerful puja, yogis were left enjoying the vibrations in the night.
A few more than 30 yogis had the blessing of offering a small puja to Shri Mataji.
Flowers were laid to adorn Mother's Lotus Feet; while everyone to praise the Devi sang 'Durgati Harini'.
It was a silent and deep experience.
On the second night - of the Guru principle.
A few yogis from the hosting countries offered a short puja to Shri Mataji.
A lovely atmosphere was created when everyone joined in to sing 'Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu".
After a short but powerful puja, yogis were left enjoying the vibrations in the night.
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Saturday 4th September
Shri Ganesha Puja, saturday evening, sahaj marriages
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Wednesday 1st September
Shri Krishna Janmashtami
Today on the auspicious day yogis had the blessing of offering a puja to Shri Mataji on Krishna Janmashtami.
In the evening a few yogis assembled at the entrance of the villa. Soon they entered Shri Mataji's room. As flowers where offered at the Lotus Feet of our Beloved Mother, yogis sang Hari Bol ad Krishna Govinda.
In the evening a few yogis assembled at the entrance of the villa. Soon they entered Shri Mataji's room. As flowers where offered at the Lotus Feet of our Beloved Mother, yogis sang Hari Bol ad Krishna Govinda.
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Sunday 15th August
Yogis celebrate Indian Independance Day with Shri Mataji
On the auspicious occasion of India Independence Day yogis had the blessing of being in the presence of Shri Mataji to celebrate.
In the afternoon more than 60 yogis assembled at the entrance of Mother's villa, practicing hymns and bhajans, to offer at Her lotus feet. The melody of Vande Mataram resounded inside and outside Mother's house.
In the afternoon more than 60 yogis assembled at the entrance of Mother's villa, practicing hymns and bhajans, to offer at Her lotus feet. The melody of Vande Mataram resounded inside and outside Mother's house.
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Sunday 4th July
American Independence Day
Today on July 4th, Shri Mataji blessed us with a tremendous opportunity to perform Puja to Her. Throughout the day, all the Yogis present experienced a sense of collective joy as one united family while we prepared for the Puja. At 7:30 P.M. the 30 Yogis present were invited to see Shri Mataji in Her Genova Home.
Sunday 27th June
Shri Adi Shakti Puja, sunday Puja
Saturday 12th June
Shri Mataji bless the Centrassi School Childrens
All the children in Centrassi were all excited to hear that their beloved Mother was arriving at meet them on their last day of school. Preparations to receive Our Divine Mother started early in the morning from decorating the rooms, to last practices of songs.
Wednesday 2nd June
Shri Mataji receives yogis on Italian Repubblic Day
A lovely gathering of Italian yogis came together to celebrate their Republic Day with Shri Mataji. Mother received all the yogis, who came from all parts of Italy, as they came to Her, bowed most reverently while offering flowers and other gifts. They collectively thanked Our Divine Mother for Her endless pursuit to bring Union with God to the world.
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Thursday 27th May
Shri Mataji blesses us on Buddha Purnima
On the occasion of Buddh Purnima Shri Mataji graciously allowed us to offer Her flowers. Yogis bowed and performed a short puja.
Sunday 9th May
Celebrating Mother's day, the Yuva Shakti sing bhajans for Shri Mataji
On the occasion of Mother's Day, which was also the day when yogis celebrated Sahasrara Puja in Cabella, the yuva shakti went to Genoa to greet Shri Mataji with flowers.
Everyone sat around our Divine Mother and offered praises to the Devi through bhajans. Gifts were given to all the yuvas, prasad was distributed before they reverently bowed and with love in their hearts left to join everyone in Cabella.
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Wednesday 5th May
Shri Mataji blesses us on the 40th year of the Opening of the Sahasrara
Today yogis from around the world got together to celebrate 40 years of the opening of the Sahasrara at the Villa in Genova.
The atmosphere was full of mirth as yogis came together singing bhajans in front of Shri Mataji; everyone present brought many flowers, gifts to the Lotus Feet of Out Divine Mother. A small aarti was performed.
Oh Holy Queen of the Sahasrara, please help us become worthy of Your Attention, and let us enjoy our own 1000 Petals.
Friday 30th April
Realize America Tour, World Youth Congress, Realize Turkey Tour, and U.S. Sahaja Meditation Growth Team Materials Presentations to Shri Mataji
Today Shri Mataji blessed several American Sahaja Yogis with the opportunity to present information about four upcoming projects.
The first project presented was a request for blessings for the 2010 Realize America Tour. The Yuva Shakti driven tour will take place this summer and cover four states over the course of one month. Shri Mataji gazed intently at the hand-made card and blessed the proposed tour.
Sunday 4th April
Easter puja in Genova
We have just celebrated Easter Puja in Genova. A few more than 150 yogis present to celebrate Easter with Shri Mataji. A sweet sheep was gifted to Mother, along with lovely White Doves that were released in the sky.
Bhajans were sung as yogis entered and offered flowers and gifts to our Beloved Mother.
Thank you Shri Mataji for blessing us on this auspicious day of Easter.
Tuesday 16th March
Shalivahan New Year
Today on the auspicious day of the Shalivahana new year, yogis from all parts of the world gathered at the villa in Genoa, singing praises of the Goddess as Mother got ready to receive us.
At 8 in front of Shri Mataji sat an eager bhajan group and yogis poured in with flowers and gifts , offering them to the Lotus Feet of Our Mother one by one. With such powerful vibrations and mirth in the air, everyone joined in to the singing.Sunday 14th March
Shivaratri Puja
The sun shone bright from early morning on Cabella, promising a lovely warm day for 450 yogis that had gathered in Cabella to celebrate Shivratri Puja; to enjoy the early spring weather and meditate outside. At 9am this morning the bhajan group from the hosting country went to the Viila in Genoa to sing praises to Shri Mataji on the occasion of Shivratri puja. Three bhajans were sung.
Sunday 7th March
Celebrating World Women's Day with Shri Mataji
On the occasion of World Women's Day, yogis came together to celebrate with Shri Mataji at the Villa in Genoa. As flowers and gifts were offered, the bhajan group sang some lovely bhajans, which was followed by a aarti.
Sunday 28th February
Celebrating Holi with Shri Mataji
Today in the auspicious occasion of Holi, yogis from Italy and Switzerland came together to celebrate with Shri Mataji in Genoa.
Flowers were offered by all after a small puja.
Sunday 21st February
Shri Mataji & Sir CP engagement's 63rd anniversary
On the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of Shri Mataji and Sir CP's engagement, yogis gathered to greet them at their Genoa Villa.
Following are some excerpts of Mother's talks where She talks of Sir CP.
Friday 12th February
Shri Mataji blesses us on Maha Shivratri Day
On the occasion of Shivaratri, Shri Mataji blessed us by allowing us to venerate Her.
An overwhelming number of yogis from Genoa, Florence, Milan, Rome, Turine and Venice were present at the villa. It was nice to see new yogis who for the first time would have the darshan of the Devi.
An overwhelming number of yogis from Genoa, Florence, Milan, Rome, Turine and Venice were present at the villa. It was nice to see new yogis who for the first time would have the darshan of the Devi.
Thursday 28th January
Note: For personal requests for photos
We have received many requests for higher resolution of photos which can be seen on the the website. Please send us a mail to sy.photoarchive@gmail.com with the number of the photo, event and location where the photo was taken. For example IMG_5500, Ganesha Puja 2009, Cabella
Tuesday 26th January
Shri Mataji blesses us on the Indian Repubblic Day
On the occasion of the Indian Republic Day, a small puja was offered to Shri Mataji. Yogis sang Vande Mataram and Ma Teri Jai Ho, while they offered flowers at the Lotus Feet of our Holy Mother.
Sir CP remembered with love the first hoisting of the Indian Flag, where he was present with Shri Mataji and their family; the active role of Mother in the fight for Independence.
The Australian collective presented flower as they celebrated Australia Day on the same day.
Sunday 17th January
Celebrating Makar Sankranthi
Today collectives from around Italy came to celebrate the beginning of moving of the Sun towards the Tropic of Cancer. Yogis arrived and sat together singing bhajans in praise of the Devi.
Thursday 14th January
Shri Mataji blesses us on Makar Sankranthi
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Shri Mataji blessed us by letting us perform puja.
Shri Mataji in Her form of Form of Shri Shakumbhari Devi, as the Goddess of Vegetables and fertilization, was worshipped as the bestower of all eatables that are grown on the Mother Earth.
Shri Mataji in Her form of Form of Shri Shakumbhari Devi, as the Goddess of Vegetables and fertilization, was worshipped as the bestower of all eatables that are grown on the Mother Earth.
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Thursday 31st December
New Year's Eve celebration
Jai Shri Mataji
23:05 Yuva Shakti from all over the World offer their worship at the Lotus Feet of Shri Mataji.
22:09 Pandit Bhajan Sopori concert starts.
21:57 Our Divine Mother just entered the hall.
21:44 New Year's Eve Celebrations with Shri Mataji will start soon.
Monday 28th December
Marriage ceremony in Rome
Jai Shri Mataji
23:25 Marriage ceremony is over. Shri Mataji has now left the hall.
21:30 Marriage ceremony has started
19:45 Gauri Puja in the Divine presence of Shri Mataji has started
More details and the video will be available online in the next few days.
Saturday 26th December
Christmas Puja 2009
Christmas Puja in the Divine presence of H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi has been performed.
More details and video will be available online in the next few days.
Monday 21st December
Christmas In Genova
On Wednesday evening all the children and the staff of the Sahaja school in Cabella were invited by Shri Mataji to the Genova villa for a Christmas party.
Due to lots of traffic it was nearly eight oclock before everyone arrived at the villa and we were ready to go up to the second floor and offer Christmas wishes to Shri Mataji and Sir C.P. As soon as we had entered the house, the vibrations were flowing and we we could all feel our Mothers love.
Due to lots of traffic it was nearly eight oclock before everyone arrived at the villa and we were ready to go up to the second floor and offer Christmas wishes to Shri Mataji and Sir C.P. As soon as we had entered the house, the vibrations were flowing and we we could all feel our Mothers love.
Tuesday 1st December
Shri Mataji blesses us on Shri Dattatreya Jayanti
On the occasion of Shri Dattatreya Jayanti, the children from Centrassi school offered Shri Mataji a puja. Every child bowed and put a flower at Mother's Lotus Feet. After the aarti, yogis from various countries offered gifts; a gift was made from the Romanian collective on the occasion of their National Day.
Monday 2nd November
Guru Nanak's Birthday celabrated in Italy in Mother's presence
On the day of Guru Nanak's birthday all children of Cabella and Centrassi school were invited to the Castle to meet Shri Mataji. When they arrived in Palazzo Doria, everything was ready for puja and they entered in Mother's living room. The vibrations opened up like flowers in our hands and Sahasraras.
Saturday 31st October
Shri Mataji receives the Italian SY Council
Today Shri Mataji received the Italian Sahaja Yoga Council. As flowers were presented, so was a letter from the collective inviting Mother and seeking Her blessings to celebrate Christmas Puja in Rome. An entire week of festivities is being planned in Rome on the occasion.
An historical event, that after 30 years, Christmas Puja will be celebrated in an European city. Thank You, Grande Madre, for this great blessing.
An historical event, that after 30 years, Christmas Puja will be celebrated in an European city. Thank You, Grande Madre, for this great blessing.
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Saturday 17th October
Diwali Puja celebrations
The Diwali Puja celebrations were momentous for all the Sahaja Yogis present in Cabella from the 15th to the 19th of October. Here is a brief account of those lovely days, along with a small excerpt of Mother's talk from previous years on the significance of each day that was celebrated.
Sunday 20th September
The Nine nights of the Devi
The first night - of silence - we were able to offer a small Puja.
It started with an invocation "Immortal, Invisible, God only wise. In light, inaccessible, hid from our eyes
Most blessed Most glorious, the ancient of Days. Almighty, victorious, Thy great Name we praise"
Friday 28th August
Daglio Camp '09
As tradition would have it, the 14th International Sahaj Summer Youth Camp took place up in the mountains in the peaceful village of Daglio. This year we had two camps, the boys camp ran from 19 July to 1 August (just after the Nirmal Arts Academy) and the girls camp started on 1 August and ended on 14 August (just before Shri Krishna Puja).
Sunday 23rd August
Ganesha Puja
After a very eventful 5 days of music, arts, discussions and collective meditations, 2800 yogis were ready welcome Shri Mataji to the hangar for Ganesha Puja. While yogis meditated and sang bhajans, leaders of the hosting countries were in the Castle to welcome Mother to the Puja.
Friday 21st August
Shri Mataji with the Yuva Shakti
Today the Yuva Shakti were invited to Palazzo Doria to sing for their Beloved Mother. More than 300 Yuva Shakti from all around the world, who were present in Cabella for the Yuva Shakti Seminar, came together to the main piazza of the castle. A beautiful Gazebo was prepared for Mother's arrival that the Yuva Shakti helped decorating with flowers.
Tuesday 18th August
Shri Mataji and Sir CP give € 600,000 to the World Foundation
On Wednesday 19th August, Shri Mataji and Sir CP invited some members of the World Foundation to their apartments in Cabella and informed them of their decision to transform into a donation the € 600,000 loan made to the Foundation two years ago.
Sunday 16th August
Krishna Puja
More than 2400 yogis from across the World gathered in Cabella to celebrate Krishna Puja. As the evening drew near yogis were seen singing bhajans and collectively meditating in the hangar in Cabella. Everyone was meditating while they awaited Mother's arrival.
Thursday 13th August
Mothers amazing visit to Austria
It all started with a rakhi being sent from Austria to Cabella, as the symbol of ONE WORLD, for Sri Mataji on 1st August. That very day we received news about Mother’s desire to come to Her house in Austria. The news was received with great joy and reverent prayers that nothing would change the course of Her coming to Austria.
Wednesday 5th August
European realisation tour
A wave of vibrations is breezing through Europe these days: the international "Cool check" yuva shakti team is bringing joy and peace all over.
Tuesday 7th July
Guru Purnima
Today we celebrated Guru Prunima in the holy presence of Shri Mataji at Palazzo Doria. Yogis from around the world came together to celebrate and venerate our Divine Mother on the occasion. The evening was going to be memorably beautiful for everyone
Sunday 5th July
Guru Puja
The evening of the Puja saw more than 1300 yogis singing bhajans and collectively meditating in the hangar in Cabella. Everyone sat clamly to await Mother's arrival
Sunday 7th June
Adi Shakti Puja
As the evening of the Puja arrived, the hangar was ready with a beautifully decorated stage and hundreds of yogis were anxiously waiting for the arrival of our beloved Shri Mataji. Collective meditation was initiated with screening of a very powerful old video speech of Shri Mataji that followed with a few bhajans in praise of the Adi Shakti.
Tuesday 2nd June
Shri Mataji blesses the Italians on their Republic Day
Today, the 2nd of June, on the occasion of the 63rd Anniversary of the Italian Republic Day, a few representatives of the Italian Collective came to offer their pranaam at the Lotus Feet of our Holy Mother.
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Sunday 17th May
A blissful morning with Shri Mataji
This morning Shri Mataji expressed a desire to see some artistic items, amongst the gifts that were offered to Her in the past weeks.
Wednesday 13th May
More love and attention for the Children of Centrassi
Today the staff and the 30 children of the Centrassi School were invited to Palazzo Doria to be blessed by our Divine Mother.
The children arrived in the afternoon and were taken to the living room. They stood patiently, yet eager, for their beloved Mother to receive them; and as the doors opened, each of the children entered and with all sweetness and sincerity bowed down at the Lotus Feet of Shri Mataji.
Sunday 10th May
Mother's Day celebrations in the Holy presence of Shri Mataji
Today on Sunday the 10th May Yogis were blessed to celebrate Mother’s day in the Holy presence of Shri Mataji at Cabella.
Saturday 9th May
Buddha Purnima Puja in the presence of Shri Mataji
Today in the evening the yogis gathered at the Castle to celebrate the holy occasion of Buddha Purnima by offering a small Puja at Her Holy Feet of Shri Mataji
Shri Mataji was in a blue silk chiffon sari and was beaming will all Her Glory and Beauty.
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Tuesday 5th May
Puja to the Devi on the anniversary of the opening of the Sahasrara
Today on the 5th of May, the anniversary of the opening of the Sahasrara, we had the blessing of doing Puja to Shri Mataji.
Sunday 3rd May
Sahasrara Puja 2009
A short puja was offered at the Lotus Feet of Shri Mataji in the Castle in complete silence in the evening by representatives of the organising countries and was transmitted live to the hangar to the yogis sitting in deep meditation.
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Saturday 2nd May
Sahasrara Puja - Saturday entertainment program
The Saturday evening highlight was the presence of renowned Indian musician Pandit Bhajan Sapori. The evening commenced by the Indian musicians seeking the blessing of Shri Mataji at Palazzo Doria.
Friday 1st May
Sahasrara Puja - Friday entertainment program
The evening program began with welcome aarti to Shri Mataji (Nirakara form) followed by the collective meditation. The cultural event was studded with various artists which included some blues number. The pinnacle of the evening reached with the international bhajan groups stealing the show with their wonderful collective bhajans.
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Sunday 26th April
Shri Mataji blesses us on Akshaya Tritiya
Today on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, a small puja was offered to Shri Mataji. An auspicious day in the Vedic calendar, Akshaya (signifying eternal) Tritiya is marked as a day to begin new undertakings which bring success and fortune.
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Sunday 26th April
Shri Mataji gifts a new friend to the Children at Centrassi
Today Shri Mataji gifted an adorable puppy to the children from Centrassi school. Before the children came, Mother took the Golden Retriever by its little paw. It was sweet to see how it fell asleep while in Shri Mataji's Hands.
Saturday 18th April
2009 Sakaar Puja dates blessed by Shri Mataji
Today Her Holiness Shri Mataji graciously blessed the following Sakaar Puja Schedule:
Puja Puja Dates Organising countries
Sahastrar Puja 01-03 MAY ’09 Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria
Adi Shakti Puja 05-07 JUNE ’09 Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the Baltics
Guru Puja 03-05 JULY ’09 Bulgaria, India, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Turkey and Switzerland
Krishna Puja 14-16 AUGUST ’09 The three Americas
Ganesh Puja 21-23 AUGUST ’09
Weddings 21-23 AUGUST ’09 Australia, Romania, Russia, New Zealand ,China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore,Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Navaratri Puja 25-27 SEPTEMBER ’09 Israel, Greece, South Africa, Cyprus, Ukraine, UK
Diwali Puja 16-18 OCTOBER ’09 France, Africa, Switzerland, Portugal
All the above mentioned Pujas will take place in Cabella Ligure.
Jai Shri Mataji
p.s. The following information is accurate as of 18 April 2009 and might be subject to change by Shri Mataji.
Wednesday 15th April
A memorable evening for the Children from Centrassi
Today the children from Centrassi had the blessing of being at Shri Mataji's Lotus Feet.
It was late in the evening, when the famous Yellow bus from Centrassi pulled up in front of the Castle with 32 eager children aboard.
It was late in the evening, when the famous Yellow bus from Centrassi pulled up in front of the Castle with 32 eager children aboard.
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Tuesday 14th April
Shri Mataji blesses the renovators of Palazzo Doria
Today, more than 20 sahaja yogis who had worked at renovating the Castle recently, had the blessing of being received by their Beloved Mother.
There were major renovation works at the Castle this winter. These yogis worked through the last 5 months up till the very day of Shri Mataji's arrival at Palazzo Doria.
There were major renovation works at the Castle this winter. These yogis worked through the last 5 months up till the very day of Shri Mataji's arrival at Palazzo Doria.
Monday 13th April
Concert in the presence of Shri Mataji
While Mother was resting in Her room in the evening, a group of yogis had gathered at the Castle to enjoy the notes of Indialucia, a fusion between flamenco and indian classical music, performed by our brothers Miguel, Avaneendra and Sandesh.
Monday 13th April
Easter puja in Cabella
Shri Mataji once again, in Her infinite compassion and love, blessed the collective assembled in Albera. About 500 people had gathered in early afternoon to perform Her worship at the end of the seminar weekend.
Monday 13th April
Welcome home Grande Madre
Our beloved Holy Mother Shri Mataji has arrived at Palazzo Doria, Cabella Ligure, Italy.
After landing at about 9pm Shri Mataji graciously received the flowers from the yogis who had come to welcome Her to the Land of the Soul. During the trip to Cabella She shed light and blessing through the night.
Saturday 11th April
Welcome again to Shri Mataji.org
Jai Shri Mataji
It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of Shri Mataji in the land of the Soul on the 12th of April 2009. Shri Mataji will travel to Cabella to Palazzo Doria and soon we shall bring you all events that shall take place.
As always we will regularly update the site with Shri Mataji's stay.