KING’S ROAD, POST BAG NO. 31, AHILYANAGAR (M.S.) 414001
Telephone: (0241) 2343666, 2347093 (Ahilyanagar), 2548777 (Meherabad Office)
Email: [email protected]
FRAMROZE J. MISTRY – Chairman
Date: 24th October 2025
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Beloved Avatar Meher Baba,
The Fifty-Seventh Amartithi of Beloved Avatar Meher Baba falls on Saturday, 31st January 2026.
The observance will be held from 10:30 a.m. on 30th January to 1:00 p.m. on 1st February 2026.
The main function will be on 31st January 2026.
All are heartily welcome to attend Avatar Meher Baba’s Fifty-Seventh Amartithi Gathering at Meherabad, Arangaon, Ahilyanagar (M.S.).
OBSERVANCE OF SILENCE
Silence from 12 noon to 12:15 p.m. on 31st January at Beloved Avatar Meher Baba’s Samadhi is the most significant event during Amartithi.
All are requested to be present at the Samadhi during this sacred period.
A) DARSHAN
1) From 6 a.m. on 30th January until 1 p.m. on 1st February, a wooden railing will be placed in front of the marble at Baba’s Samadhi. Pilgrims may enter and take Darshan by reaching over the railing and touching the marble.
2) Queue Token System: Begins midnight 30th January. Registered pilgrims receive a Darshan Token Number with their badge.
Non-registered pilgrims may obtain one token per person at Meherabad Hill from 10 p.m. on 30th January onward.
Pilgrims should join the queue only when their number is displayed.
To help all pilgrims, Darshan may be taken once on 31st January.
B) AMARTITHI REGISTRATION AND LODGING ARRANGEMENTS
1) Please send registration requests by 7th January 2026. Donation: ₹100 per person (children below 7 years need not register).
Registered pilgrims will receive a badge and Darshan Token Number on arrival and are expected to wear the badge at all times.
Accommodation with sleeping mattresses will be provided; bring your own pillow, sheets, and blankets.
Note:
– Pilgrims not needing accommodation should specify this while registering.
– Late registration may not include a mattress.
Registration Methods:
- a) Online: Through the AMBPPCT App (available 28 Oct 2025 – 7 Jan 2026). Payment via UPI or Card. For help, SMS/WhatsApp 9000001527.
- b) Money Order: Send to “Amartithi Donations, Avatar Meher Baba P.P.C. Trust, King’s Road, Post Bag No.31, Ahilyanagar 414001”. Include men/women count, address, and mobile number.
- c) Demand Draft: Payable to Avatar Meher Baba P.P.C. Trust with a letter marked “Amartithi Donations”.
Important: Only amounts marked “Amartithi Donations” will count as registration.
Kitchen Facility:
Groups wishing to cook must inform Trustee Shri Ramesh Jangale by the last week of December 2025.
They will receive kitchen allocation at the New Site or Pilgrim Education Site upon arrival.
C) ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Pilgrims should arrive from 6 a.m. on 30th January and depart by 1 p.m. on 1st February.
Those arriving early may collect badges immediately.
Vehicles must park in designated areas; only Trust vehicles are allowed on the Hill.
D) TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
- State Transport buses will run between Ahilyanagar Railway Station / City Bus Stand and Meherabad.
- 30 Jan: 7 a.m.–9/10 p.m.
- 31 Jan: 6 a.m.–11 a.m. (to Meherabad); 12:30 p.m.–10 p.m. (return).
- 1 Feb: from 5:30 a.m. onward (return).
E) AMARTITHI PROGRAMME PARTICIPATION
Baba lovers and Centres wishing to offer songs, dances, skits, or instrumental items should fill the
Amartithi 2026 Programme Participation Form
or email [email protected] by 20th December 2025.
Songs/dances up to 5 minutes; skits 10–15 minutes.
For help: [email protected] | +91 74477 66580 / 74477 66585.
F) DISTRIBUTION OF PRASAD
Only wrapped dry Prasad may be distributed near the Samadhi.
Apply in advance to Trustee Shri Ramesh Jangale for a time slot.
No last-minute requests will be accepted.
G) OTHER INFORMATION
- Please maintain sanctity near the Samadhi.
- Use water sparingly; hot water available 11 p.m. 30 Jan – 7 a.m. 31 Jan.
- Deposit luggage at designated areas before programmes on 1 Feb.
- Be cautious of valuables; wear badges at all times.
- Food stalls available until early afternoon 1 Feb.
- Meherazad closed 28 Jan – 4 Feb 2026; reopens 5 Feb 2026.
AVATAR MEHER BABA KI JAI!
In the Love and Service of Avatar Meher Baba,
(FRAMROZE J. MISTRY)
Chairman
For queries: Trustee Gopala Krishna Meher, Manager, Sahavas Organising Dept. – 9885071780
AVATAR MEHER BABA P. P. C. TRUST
POST BAG NO. 31, KING’S ROAD, AHMEDNAGAR – 414001
Telegram: “MEHERBABA” AHMEDNAGAR
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (0241) 2343666, 2347093 (Ahmednagar Office);
(0241) 2548777, 2548499 (Meherabad Office)
https://avatarmeherbabatrust.org/