Quick Info
| Profession | Spiritual leader |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/10/1958 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Amma Sri Karunamayi
23/05/2026
She was scheduled to visit the Asheville area for individual blessings, Saraswati Deeksha, and a silent meditation retreat. The event was part of the broader 2026 world tour and included both personal blessings and a longer retreat format.
13/03/2026
Amma Sri Karunamayi began her 2026 world tour in Phoenix, Arizona. The tour includes spiritual gatherings, meditation retreats, darshan programs, and multiple stops across the United States and Europe through August 2026.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Doctor of Humane Letters (2010, SUNY) | |
| Official Proclamation of the State of Illinois (2014) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Sri Suba Ramana |
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| Mother | Srimati Annapurna Ma |
| Siblings | Akkayya |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Amma Sri Karunamayi began praying and meditating from a young age. | |
| 2. Her birth was seen as the fulfillment of a prophecy by Bhagawan Ramana Maharshi. | |
| 3. She dedicated days to meditating in the Penusila forest, inspiring both curiosity and admiration. | |
| 4. She founded international non-profit organizations offering support to the less fortunate. | |
| 5. Amma Sri Karunamayi has authored books like 'Blessed Souls' and 'Keys to Sadhana.' | |
| 6. She played a role in the remarkable recovery of a family servant who had been diagnosed with Cholera. | |
| 7. Amma is affectionately called 'mother' by her followers, as 'Amma' is the Telugu word for mother. | |
| 8. She was born in 1958 in South India and spent her childhood immersed in prayer and worship. | |
| 9. Her parents had visions indicating she was not an ordinary child, and her astrological chart suggested she would dedicate her life to serving humanity. | |
| 10. As a child, she was naturally inclined towards charity, often giving away food and clothes to those in need. | |
| 11. She would surprise her father with spontaneous insights into the spiritual meaning of Sanskrit verses, despite never having studied Sanskrit. | |
| 12. She is the founder of the SMVA Trust, a global non-profit organization established as a 501(c)(3) in 1995. | |
| 13. Her mission focuses on harmony, peace, health (including cancer and diabetes care), and education. |
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