Frequently Asked Questions
| - 1) When is Amma coming to Malaysia this year? Dates of Programme: 28th March Time of Programme: Starts at 6.30 p.m. in the evening and continues until Amma finishes giving Darshan. |
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| - 4) What should I do on arrival at the MIECC? Though the entry to the Hall and Darshan from Amma is free of charge, you have to first go to the Token Counter to get personal Tokens individually. - |
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| - 5) What are Tokens? Tokens are cards printed with a specific range of numbers for e.g., “A(1-100)”. This indicates that your turn to receive Darshan from Amma falls within the range of 1- 100 within the “A” grouping. Please note that this is just an example and by no means conclusive as the Token system is determined by Amma. There will be no prior bookings accepted for Tokens. Tokens must be collected at the Token Counter on the day you wish to have Darshan. Each individual must collect a Token for himself/herself. Each Token only entitles one person for entry. Children and babies must have their own Tokens. Tokens are only valid on the day it is issued for e.g., Tokens issued on 31st of March are valid for only that day and not 1st of April. Tokens issued on different days cannot be used interchangeably. If for some reason, you have to leave the venue after having collected your Token, please note that you must be back before the range of numbers stated on your Token are flashed on the electronic board. Further, as all entrances to the venue will be closed by 4 a.m. , please ensure that you are back in the venue before that, even if your turn to receive Darshan is estimated to be after 4 a.m. - |
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| - 6) If I accompany an elderly and/or handicapped person what can I do? If you have brought along an elderly person who requires assistance in walking or a handicapped person, you may seek assistance from the HELP DESK which is near the Token Counter or speak with any volunteer who would be able to direct you to the HELP DESK. - |
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| - 7) What is Darshan? Darshan is the BLESSINGS of the SPIRITUALLY EVOLVED person through sight, sound or personal contact through touch. In Amma’s case, - She can be seen and heard through Her talks, bhajans and hyms sung and contact – when She hugs you. After the bhajans, when Darshan commences, your turn to be in the Darshan line will be indicated when the range of Token numbers stated on your Token are displayed on the electronic boards strategically placed in the Hall. When you are standing in the Darshan queue, please follow all instructions given by the line monitors. There should be no pushing or rushing forward. Be in your row and approach Amma when it is your turn. Always approach and leave Amma in an orderly manner and follow all instructions given by the line monitors. As this is a serious spiritual function one must take care to dress appropriately, ensuring that your outfit is comfortable and not too loud in its colours. As Amma will be hugging you, please refrain from wearing excessive jewelries. Face make-up should be used sparingly. After receiving Darshan please follow the queue and leave the Hall by the designated exit door. Please do not congregate at the exit door. If you have to wait for your friends or family members, please wait in the foyer. - |
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| - 8) May I offer flowers, garlands, fruits or other gifts to Amma? You may purchase the flowers, garlands, fruits and other gifts on sale in the Hall and present to Amma when you receive Darshan from Her. All proceeds of the flowers, garlands, fruits and other gifts are donated to Amma’s charitable purposes. - |
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| - 9) Can I sit near Amma on the stage? Yes, if Amma asks you to do so after She has given you Darshan. The Volunteer on duty will guide you accordingly as to where to sit and for how long. - |
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| - 10) Can I meet Amma on a private basis at the MIECC? We’re sorry that no private meeting with Amma can be arranged. - |
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| - 11) Can I invite Amma to my home? We’re sorry that no home-visit by Amma can be arranged. - |
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| - 12) Can I talk with Amma? Yes, you may, as She gives you Darshan at the MIECC. - |
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| - 13) Before getting Darshan from Amma, should I be fasting or be a vegetarian? There is no requirement to fast or be a vegetarian. However, food served in venue is vegetarian. - |
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| - 14) Footwear Foot wear is permitted in the Hall and you need not remove them when receiving Darshan from Amma. However, if you wish to receive Darshan barefooted follow the instructions of the Line Volunteer on duly who will tell you when to remove your footwear, where to leave them and how and where to retrieve them. - |
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| - 15) Who is permitted to help in the rolling/distribution of prasads and related activities on the stage? Rolling/distribution of prasads and related activities on the stage are confined to stage-work volunteers who have already registered themselves with the Organising Committee and undergone the required training. However, should Amma requests that a particular group of persons be given the opportunity to roll or distribute prasads, in which case, the group of persons will be requested to approach the stage and be briefed as to how to carry out the tasks by the stage volunteers. - |
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| - 16) Food Vegetarian food and drinks will be available for sale at reasonable prices at the café on the mezzanine floor within the Hall and at the pre-designated place outside the Hall. No food may be consumed in the Hall other than in the café on the mezzanine floor within the Hall. - |
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| - 17) I do not wish to take Darshan but would like to sit in the Hall and watch Amma from a distance Anyone can enter the hall without restrictions. The tokens are given out whilst you are seated in the hall. If you do not want to go for darshan but want to sit and watch Amma, you need not take your tokens but please be seated at the back of the hall. - |
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| - 19) Telephones Public telephone booths are available in various parts of the venue including inside the Darshan Hall, which is at the back of the Hall near the washrooms. Please refrain from using mobile phones and pagers in the Darshan Hall. Please turn them off or put in silent mode. - |
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| - 20) Hotel For hotel room reservations at the MINES, kindly contact Cik Suriani at 019 600 1683 or email at suriani@miecc.mines.com.my. Special hotel rates are as follows: RM 230.00 per night for a standard room and RM 360.00 for a chalet inclusive of breakfast for two. Please tell her that you are booking for Amma's visit. Payments are to be made upon checking-in. This offer is on a first come first served basis. - |
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| - 21) Will there be medical assistance? Definitely yes, medical personnel and first aid personnel will be on duty to render first aid assistance to those who require. Ambulance will be stationed at the venue to transport emergency cases to nearby hospital, where necessary. Please look out for the HELP DESK near the Token Counter for assistance or speak with any volunteer who will be pleased to assist you. - |
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