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Mariamma
Ambaa Sri Maariamma Devasthaana, or Mariamma for short (pronounced "Maria amma" or Maaria amma") is a ten-foot tall murti, or enlivened stone sculpture of a form of the Divine Mother. The murti was gifted to the United States in 2003 through Sai Maa by His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Tiruchi Mahaswamigal (popularly known as Tiruchi Swami, or simply Swamiji or Apaji, which means Respected Father).
Tiruchi Swami founded the Sri Kailash Ashrama MahaSamasthana in Bangalore, India. Recently named "Hindu of the Year" by HINDUISM TODAY, Swamiji is universally acclaimed in India for his great realization and learning and considered one of that country's foremost spiritual teachers. He has been highly supportive of Sai Maa and Her Work and honored Her with the name Sri Nithyananda Mayi Maa.
"Being in the presence of Mariamma gifted me with an experience of deep devotion, gratitude and love...I felt I was being held and nurtured by her strength, gentleness, and unconditional love. I realize how precious and rare it is to have this blessing and for that I am so thankful. I wish all beings the grace of this beauty .. this light... this Mother divine ...Mariamma." - Joy S., Chicago
Sri Sri Sri Tiruchi Mahaswamigal, the Great Saint of South India, gifted this extraordinary murti to the USA.
| At Lake Geneva, Wisconsin in October of 2003, Sai Maa spoke of the murti and its power:
"When Swamiji heard about the anthrax powder going around the U.S. He thought about how he could serve the country, how he could take off the pain and stop the killing. In his sleep he dreamt from his heart, and this murti came out."
"Swamiji told me, 'Mother, go and look.'"
"I went and saw a ten-foot-tall murti. A murti is a living statue that breathes. This was Rajarajeswari with all Her male aspect--a Shiva/Shakti, male/female murti in all her power.
 She was laying down, not even standing up. She was just coming out of creation; Kundalini was just being awakened. I could see everything coming out of her--a whole nation, a whole world.
I've never experienced such power in a murti, not even in my own ashram. It had the power of healing relationships, of healing the body and soul, and of generating money.
I went and shared what I felt with Swamiji. He looked at Me in total silence, then said, 'This is yours, take it to America. They need the Mother there--the love of the Mother, the blessings of the Mother--and it will heal the whole nation.'
Something happened in me when I saw this murti to bridge East and West with Mother Divine's Love. It's a mission I have to accomplish for this country."
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This Muurti of great energetic radiance is being temporarily stored on the land of the Abode of the Mother's Heart in Crestone, CO while a magnificent shrine is being created for Her. We welcome your participation in this extraordinary project for the Mariamma temple in Crestone, either through donating your time or making a financial contribution. Another way you can support Mariamma and the Work of Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi is to buy Mariamma greeting cards from our Store.
With deep gratitude to Swamiji for his exquisite gift to us!
Sai Maa and Tiruchi Swami
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Tiruchi Swami and Sri Rajarajeshwari
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