KOLLAM: Spiritual leader Mata Amritananda has stopped for the time being giving darshan to devotees. Vallikkavu Amritanandamayi Math has clarified that the darshan has been stopped temporarily following the instruction of the Health department.

Thousands of people including foreigners reach Ashram every day to have darshan. The above step is on account of the outbreak of Coronavirus virus in different parts of the world.

The health department has asked the Math to request Amma to avoid embracing devotees while giving them darshan. The below is the notice put up on the website of Amritanandamayi math.

Important Notice

We are sorry to inform you that due to the extremely heightened restrictions specified to the Mata Amritanandamayi Math as preventative measures by the Health Department — including mandatory quarantines, daily health checks, and other protocols — currently, the Ashram cannot allow anyone to enter Amritapuri Ashram. This includes Indian nationals as well as foreign-passport-holders (including OCI-holders). This includes both day visits and overnight stays. This policy is irrespective of any amount of time the individual may have been within the nation of India.

With prayers and grace, this situation will change. Until then, please feel free to check for updates.

Authorities
Mata Amritanandamayi Math