What: Commemoration of the “eternal date” when Avatar Meher Baba dropped His physical body, 31 January, 1969.

When: 30 January, 2002 1 February, 2002.

Where: Meherabad.
(Meherazad will remain closed from 26th January through 4th February.)

Activities: Darshan at Samadhi, continuously througout the 48-hour period. Silence observance for 15-minute period on 31 January. Prayers and arti . Welcome address and talk about Trust activities. Sharing of bhajans, music, dance, drama. Films of Avatar Meher Baba.

Accommodation: The Trust will arrange accommodation and meals for upwards of 10,000 pilgrims, mostly from India, on the Meherabad estate during the Amartithi days, from 30th January afternoon to 1st February noon. A circular of information with complete details pertinent to accommodation for Indian pilgrims is being distributed by the Trust to groups around the world.

Arrangement for Pilgrims from Abroad: Ordinary pilgrim accommodation and catering are closed for several days before and after Amartithi. However, an arrangement for accommodation and meals at Meherabad is made for pilgrims from abroad so that they need not seek outside accommodation during the days the Pilgrim Centre and other buildings are closed. Mattresses on the floor, with bedding but without mosquito nets, are provided in various rooms in the buildings of outer Meherabad. Several pilgrims share space together, divided into women’s and men’s quarters. Vegetarian meals are served in a dining tent. The daily activities require quite a bit of walking. Flashlights, sunhats and portable water containers are a must. To reserve this accommodation, non-Indian pilgrims should send complete details of their arrival and departure to Pilgrim Reservations, Avatar Meher Baba Trust, King’s Road, Post Bag 31, Ahmednagar MS, 414001, India. Or by email send to pimco@ambppct.org. Reservation requests should be sent six weeks prior to arrival, as usual. All payment for this accommodation is done after arrival in Ahmednagar; payment should not be sent in advance. Contact Pilgrim Reservations for further information.