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Amritanandamayi offers Rs
100 cr
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Devotees
of Matha Amrithananda Mayi Ashram in Vallikkav near
Karunagappalli in Kollam in Kerala distributing food
to the victims of tsunami in a relief camp in Alappuzha
district
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Amritapuri:
World famous godwoman, Mata Amritananadamayi's trust is
among hundreds doing their bit to provide relief and rehabilitation
to those affected by the killer tsunami tragedy. Amritanandamayi's
Ashram in coastal Vallikkavu in Kollam district in Kerala
is working overtime to make sure that the survivors in the
coastal areas of Andaman and Nicober Islands, Tamil Nadu
and Kerala are benefited by the relief being sent. "We got
food from the Ashram. Morning breakfast, lunch and dinner
and the tea in the evening", said Mandakini, a survivor.
The ashram has opened 21 counters across the affected areas
to provide meals to all the victims, especially for women
and children. The ashram has also donated 10 million rupees
for relief and rehabilitation work.
Swami
Amritaswarupananda Puri, Vice Chairman of the ashram, said
they would construct temporary shelters for the survivors.
"The coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Andaman...the
Mata Amritanandamayi has been offering aid to the victims
in the form of food, clothing and shelter. The major aid
is 100-crore (one billion rupees) has been donated by Mata
for the purpose of complete rehabilitation of the houses
at the coastlines of these states," she said. Puri said
four big halls would be constructed, which would be able
to accommodate 400 people.
- Jan 10, 2005
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