OM SAKTHI

Concepts & Words

Melmaruvathoor

AMMA

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The Moola Mantra

Om Sakthiyea, Parasakthiyea;

Om Sakthiyea, Aadhiparasakthiyea;

Om Sakthiyea, Maruvoor Arasiyea;

Om Sakthiyea, Om Vinayakaa;

Om Sakthiyea, Om Kaamatchiyea;

Om Sakthiyea, Om Bangaru Kaamatchiyea

Table of Contents

Bangaru Adigalar & Adhiparasakthi…...………………………

Melmaruvathoor Adhiparasakthi Temple ….……………..

Means Of Worshipping ……….……………………………………….

Festivals in Melmaruvathoor………………………………………...

AMMA’s Family ……………………………………….……………………….

Key Words ………...………………………………………….………………….

Commonly Asked Questions ………………………………………...

General Reference ……………….………………………………………….

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Bangaru Adigalar & Adhiparasakthi

Arulthiru Bangaru Adigalar: is ad-

dressed as ‘AMMA’ by his hundred and

thousands of devotees around the world

as ‘he’ possesses and shows motherly

qualities. He is also a spiritual guru and a

Siddhar. AMMA and Adigalar are one and

the same. Bangaru Adigalar was born on

the 3rd of March 1941, as the eldest son

to Gopala Naicker and Srimathi Meenam-

bal. Balagan - name is which the mother

divine Adhiparasakthi refers to Bangaru.

Amman/Adhiparasakthi: Hindu philoso-

phy interprets Sakthi or Cosmic energy as

goddess Amman the almighty create of this

universe. In simple terms Adhiparasakthi

and Amman are one and the same referring

to the one god ‘energy’. The deity of Adhi-

parasakthi is represented by statue which

is 36 inches in height over a lotus platform

and it leans on left leg, keeping lotus on

right hand and ‘sin muththirai’ on left hand

to show that Amman is the top most level

of any god.

Thiruvadi: is the lotus holly

feet of AMMA. This holly feet

of AMMA is said to harbor Adhi-

parasakthi.

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Suyambu: is a shapeless monumen-

tal stone. Its self emerging natu-

rally formed and close to an oval

shaped object. In 1966, a severe

storm uprooted a neem tree, which

exposed the Suyambu underneath to

the villagers for the first time.

Melmaruvathoor: A small village 92 km south of Chennai in the

southern state of Tamil

Nadu, India. This is the

place where the temple

stands today and this place

is said to have a history of

over 2000 years. At Melma-

ruvathoor 21 Siddhar have

attained Jeeva Samaadhi

(leaving the physical body

but alive in astral plane).

Sinmuththirai: A particular positioning of the hand. It is

held by opposing the tips of the

thumb and index finger, while the

middle, ring and little fingers are

fully extended along side each

other

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Siddhar Peedam: is the

powerful temple of

AMMA. It is not called a

temple because it is very

unique in its structure and

customs. Unlike other

temple here you don’t find

a Raja Gopuram nor tem-

ple priests conducting

pooja activities. In the Tamil language “Siddhar” means

enlightened or god realized beings similar to Jesus, Buddha,

Moses and ‘Peedam’ means throne. Thus Siddhar Peedam

means ‘The throne of spiritual souls’. This temple is an open

house of all of AMMA’s children’s, irrespective of caste, re-

ligion, race, gender language all can go inside the sanctum

sanctorum touch the Adhiparasakthi idol, perform poojas

and archinas.

<<— Front View of Siddar Peedam

Inside View of Siddar Peedam—>>

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Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi

Temple

Karuvarai: is the sanctum sanctorum, a

private and holy place with inviolable pri-

vacy where the main deity is constructed

in an area that is in a separate building

by itself inside a traditional Hindu tem-

ple. The main deity of Adhiparasakthi

resides in the Karuvarai within the

Siddhar Peedam temple.

Puttru Mandabam: is a second

shrine south of the Karuvarai. It

houses a snake mound where mother

Divine has willed to reside in the

form of a snake.

Arulvaakku Mandabam

(Hall of voice divine) – is the

adjoining ante chamber to

puttru mandabam. This is

where AMMA speaks in the

Voice of the Divine (oracles/

Aurlvaakku) to her devotees.

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OmSakthi medai: this is

a stage at the entrance of

the temple where a trident

(soolam) is set with the

words “OM SAKTHI” in

Tamil written. Before en-

tering the main temple

(siddhar Peedam) devotes

must go around the soolam

three times.

Saptha Kaniyar (shrine

for seven virgins) Temple:

Is where the seven goddess

of Birami, Maheswari, Gow-

mari, Vainavi, Varahi, Indrani,

and Chamundi are presents

with powers of AMMA to re-

duce sins

Naaga Kanni peedam: is

where the mother deity is

seated on a pedestal in the

same posture as in the main

sanctum sanctorum, but with a

protective snake hood. This is

where devotees light half-lime

lamps. AMMA’s oracle states

that the worship in this

peedam with lime lamps yields the combined grace of wor-

ships of the Trinity of the Mother Deities (Kaanchi Kaamaat-

shi, Madurai Meenatshi, Kaasi Visaalatshi).

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Atharvana Pathira

Kaali Temple: An exclu-

sive form of Annai

Adhiparasakthi to re-

move black magic and

witchcrafts by per-

forming specific rituals.

Thotta Kovil (Garden Temple):

amidst tranquil nature, surrounded by a

coconut grove is another snake mound,

idols of various gods (vinayakar, 6 forms

of subramania, seven virgins, omsakthi

peedam and Neem tree(s). Daily wor-

ships including worship of Mother Na-

ture takes place at the thotta temple on

a daily basis.

Holy Neem tree: Margosas tree is

special and sacred for the mother di-

vine. Neem leaves given by AMMA has

cured many illness. Devotees tie

‘thaali’ or replica of cots on this tree

to fulfill their yearnings.

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Arul koodam (Abode of

grace): is where AMMA stays

during his visits to the Siddhar

peedam. This is also where

devotees do the Paatha pooja

to AMMA.

Aanmeeha mandabam: A

hall dedicated to perform

charitable activates. This is

where AMMA gives the needy

with desired tools for self suf-

ficient employment or the pro-

vide them with free necessi-

ties such as spectacles for the

blinds.

Thiyana mandabam

(meditation hall): a hall dedi-

cated for meditation. AMMA

gives high importance for medi-

tation at the Siddhar peedam.

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Means Of Worshipping

Paatha Pooja: an important

form of worshiping, this signifies

the acceptance of AMMA as the

guru. Performing paatha pooja by

offering of fruits, flowers and

pouring of holly water on AMMA’s

feet cancel your karma and re-

moves any evil forces.

Abishekam (holy bath): is conducted

every morning at 3 am by devotes and

volunteers clad in red. This is the

process in which the Amman statue or

the Suyambu is cleansed by pouring of

milk, water, manjal, kumkum etc.

Arulvaakku:

Know as Oracle in English. It is known as

the divine sayings of AMMA or voice of

Sakthi the mother of the universe. This

is secret lingo that is spoken to you and

to your family in a private audience with

AMMA at the Puttru mandabam. In the

early days for a few hours every Tues-

day, Friday , Sunday, New moon and Full

moon Arulvaakku is given by AMMA to

those who participated in Abishekams to

the deity.

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Angavalam/Angapradhatshai: the

process of rolling on the ground

around the temple. AMMA usually per-

forms this maneuver once every year

(during Aadi pooram) to charge the

earth with energy and grace to earth

while extracting all the since that has been let by us.

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Festivals in Melmaruvathur

Thai poosam: two main as-

pects of Thai poosam are Irumudi

and the Jothi. Irumudi is the

process where AMMA’s devotees

wear sakthi maalai and fast for a

number of days and then carry

irumudi to the siddhar peedam

and perform Abishekam to the

Suyambu with their own hands. Lighting of the Jothi takes place on

the ‘poosam’ that falls in the month of January (Tamil calendar).

Irumudi: People wear the maalai

(a holy necklace) and stay pure and

pious for some period and they

visit the temple with 'irumudi'

which contains, rice, coconut etc

and is offered to the Goddess Am-

man.

Avathaara Thirunaal (AMMA’s

Birthday): is His Holiness Arul

Thiru Bangaru Adigalar’s day of

incarnation – March 3rd. This day is

celebrated in a grand manner by

AMMA’s devotees in Melmaruvat-

hoor siddhar peedam as well as the

weekly worship centre around the world. The celebrations

commences on the 1st of March and continues till the 3rd of

March and includes special Paatha poojas for AMMA, cultural

programs and public dharshans.

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Chithira Pournami: Full moon

day of the Tamil month April

(Chithirai). A sacred festival oc-

casion where devotees partake

in sacrificial fire rituals and

kalasa vilakku poojas.

Aadi pooram: takes place on the ‘poora’ natchathiram in the

month of July (Tamil calendar).

Two main aspects of Aadi

pooram are the offering of

kanji and the milk Abishekam

to the suyambu by the devo-

tees themselves. The offering

of kanji takes place the day

before pooram followed by the

milk Abishekam on the day of

Aadi pooram. An aspect that makes Aadi pooram a precious

event is that fact that His Holiness Bangaru Adigalar himself

performs Angapradhatshai in the siddhar peedam.

Navarathiri: is devoted to

Aadhiparasakthi’s nine different

incarnations and is celebrated for

nine continuous days. AMMA

lights the Aganda lamp in a mi-

raculous manner – AMMA kneels

before the Aganda lamp in the

Karuvarai and lights the lamp with her tongue. This lamp is

then lit continuously as per AMMA’s instructions. Inhaling the

fumes emanated from the Aganda lamp cures many illnesses.

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AMMA’s Family

Thirumathi AMMA (Lakshmi):

On September 4th 1968, Selvi Lak-

shmi, the ninth daughter of Sri.

Venkatachala Naicker and Sri-

mathi Vishalakshi got married to

Bangaru Adigalar. AMMA has two

sons and two daughters. His spe-

cial greatness lies in practicing spiritualism as a family man.

Gopala Naicker: is the respected

father of AMMA. He is a wealthy

landowner in Melmaruvathoor where

he used to perform poojas at the lo-

cal Mariamman temple. One year

Mariammen appeared to Gopala

Naicker, stating in a few years she

would begin communicating through

Bangaru. He has passed away in 1999.

Meenakshi Ammal: is the re-

spected mother of Arul Thiru

Bangaru Adigalar. Meenakshi was

married to Sakthi Gopala

Naicker. They have three chil-

dren, beloved Bangaru Adigalar,

Kalidasan and a daughter Vara-

Lakshmi. Those who have known

her have praised her as a as lov-

ing and sensitive person who passed way in 2007.

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The family of AMMA

Members of AMMA’s family

AMMA’s parents: Gopala Naicker and Meenakshi Ammal

AMMA’s siblings: Varalakshmi and Kalidasan

AMMA’s wife: Lakshmi Bangaru Adigalar

AMMA’s children: Anbazhagan, Senthilkumaran, Sridevi

and Umadevi

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Key words

Mandrams: Is the association of AMMA devotes who all

meet up in their mandrams every week and do worship to

Adhiparasakthi and Bangaru AMMA in group prayers. During

this time AMMA’s mantra , Bhajans, devotional songs are sung

in praise AMMA.

Amavaasai: is the no moon day of the month. Velvis are

conducted at Maruvathoor siddhar peedam

Pournami: is the full moon day of the month. vilakku pooja

'vilakku poojas are conducted at Siththar peedam on Pour-

nami days.

Sevvadai: Daily people

are coming to the Melma-

ruvathoor Adhiparasakthi

temple in large numbers.

Devotees wear red colored

dress while visiting Melma-

ruvathoor Adhiparasakthi

temple. The blood of the

human beings is in red color irrespective of caste, creed and

other differences. That is why people wear red colored

dresses while visiting the Melmaruvathoor

temple.

Sri Chakra: SriChakra is the housse of Adhi

Sakthi. Sri is the support of the whole uni-

verse.

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Sakthi: People usually call other fellow devotees as sakthi.

This is because there is no difference between them in front

of the Goddess. One more reason is any person who wears a

red dress and comes to the temple is considered as a form of

sakthi (the holy mother). This confirms the fact that the su-

pernatural power is within us and we need not search for it

elsewhere.

Siddhar: are the holly and special children of God. For

thousands of years they have practiced spirituality, in the

Tamil language Siddhar means enlightened/evolved souls who

have realized god and have left there physical bodies but

alive in the astral planes.

Kalasam: a Sacred (or sacrificial) Pot which contains holy

water (kalasa theertham).

Sakthi Peedam: Sakthi Peedams are local temples devoted

to Goddess Adhiparasakthi. Each Sakthi Peedam has a resi-

dent statue of Adhiparasakthi which is similar to the original

in Melmaruvathoor.

Omsakthi vilakku: a sacred lamp which is used at

siddhar peedam, sakthi peedams and weekly worship-

ping centers. Omsakthi lamps are used for Pournami

vilakku poojas.

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Sakthi Oli: Is a monthly

magazine published in Tamil

which gives information about

the happenings of Melmaruvat-

hoor, other sakthi Peedams and

mandrams. It is strongly be-

lieved among the devotees that

whichever family possesses this book, there AMMA will reside.

Velvi (sacrificial fire ritu-

als): For welfare of the com-

munity at larger velvis are

conducted at grand scale to

attract the attention of the

world community and pass on

the blessings of AMMA. Velvis

are conducted on every

Amavaasai at the Siddhar peedam.

Vilakku Pooja: Is the ritual of

lighting devotees lighting an om-

sakthi lamp and offering either

flower or neem leaves while chant-

ing the 1008 mantras. Pournami

Vilakku Pooja’s are held every full

moon days at Siddhar Peedam.

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Commonly Asked Questions (www.omsakthi.org)

Who is being referred to by the term, Amma? Is Amma

the man or is it Goddess Adhiparasakthi?

Amma (Tamil for mother) is used by people when referring to

their Goddess. In the case of the Movement it was originally

used only when referring to Goddess Adhiparasakthi. How-

ever, as time went by people started referring to Bangaru

Adigalar by this name as well, partly because some people

view him as mother and partly because Goddess Adhiparasak-

thi has said in oracle that She is with him nearly all the time.

Goddess Adhiparasakthi is usually referred to by Annai,

which is the formal term for mother.

Does Amma say that a belief in Her or Him is required in

order to reach God?

No. Adhiparasakthi has said in oracle that you do not even

have to believe in Her. Your selfless works are what matter

most, not your beliefs.

Is this movement Hindu?

No. There was even a court case in India to settle this ques-

tion and the court ruled that this movement is not Hindu. It

is more of a philosophy which accepts and embraces all relig-

ions.

General Reference & Photos Glory Of Mother Divine—AMMA Melmaruvathur Hospital and Medical Research Institute of Melmaruvathur The Magnificent Miracles of Bangaru Adigalar Melmaruvathur AMMA’s Miracles Various Issues of Sakthi Oli www.omsakthi.org www.omsakthi.com

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