“Births and deaths are illusory phenomena. One really dies when one is born to live as God, the Eternal, Who is beyond both birth and death.
I will be with you all who gather for My birthday to celebrate My being among you. I am wherever My lovers are.”
You are invited to Meher Mount on Sunday, February 25, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for the Open House to celebrate Avatar Meher Baba's birthday.
The program includes stories from the life of Dr. Pappur Ramachandran who met Meher Baba. Manjusha Kalavapudi, who will be visiting from Maryland, will share her father’s story.
Pappur Ramachandran’s journey to becoming a staunch Meher Baba Lover was marked by skepticism and doubts after he met Meher Baba. But later in life after Pappur’s profound experiences, he laid his life at Meher Baba’s feet, holding on to Meher Baba’s daaman. Pappur overcame physical, mental, and financial challenges and humiliation to find solace in Meher Baba’s love and service until his own final breath.
The program will be after a potluck lunch. Tea and cake will be served in celebration of Meher Baba’s birthday.
The event is free and open to all.
Avatar Meher Baba’s Birthday
Each year, Meher Baba’s followers around the world gather to celebrate the birthday — February 25 — of the Avatar of the Age, Meher Baba.
Avatar is the manifestation or descent of God in human form on earth. Also called the God-Man, the Messiah, the Buddha, the Christ, the Rasool, and the Ancient One.
February 25, 1894, is the birth date of Merwan Sheriar Irani, known as Meher Baba, meaning "compassionate father."
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Meher Baba’s Birthday Open House — Sunday, February 25, 2024
11:30 a.m.: Meher Mount Opens
Noon: Potluck Lunch. Please bring something to share if you are joining the group lunch.
1:45 p.m.: Stories, Music & Readings — Manjusha Kalavapudi will share her father’s stories of meeting and following Avatar Meher Baba. You are also invited to read your own favorite Meher Baba story or quote. If you play a musical instrument, please bring it to play or sing for the group.
3:30 p.m. : Tea & Birthday Cake
4:00 p.m.: Arti (prayers, songs, poems, quotes) by Baba’s Tree
5:00 p.m.: Meher Mount Closes
All Day: Spend time at Meher Baba’s touchstones, including Baba’s Tree, enjoy the views, and experience the silence and beauty of nature. Your visit to Meher Mount is an opportunity to walk in His footsteps and be in this placed filled with Meher Baba’s essence.
Guidelines & What to Bring for the Birthday Celebration
What to Bring:
Your lunch or something to share in the potluck - whichever is most comfortable for you. Your food should be ready to eat and not require additional prep or cooking. The group will be eating on the patio (if the weather is good) which has limited prep and cooking facilities. Plates, cups, and eating utensils will be provided.
Bring warm clothes in layers, as the temperature will change during the day. The celebration will be primarily indoors, but you will need warm clothes and shoes that can get muddy if you wish to visit Baba’s Tree or walk to Avatar’s Point.
Bring a hat, sunscreen and gloves. February can be both very cool and sunny at Meher Mount.
Check the weather report in case you need to prepare for rain.
Optional — flowers for Baba’s Fireplace, Baba’s Walkway or Baba’s Tree are always welcome.
Visitor Guidelines:
For general visitor information, see the Visitor Guidelines.
Children — Parents are responsible for maintaining their children’s safety. Children under nine years must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
For children nine through 14 years, there should be a responsible adult at Meher Mount who is actively engaged in the supervision of their activities and whereabouts at all time.
Please note there is no climbing on any equipment or in the trees.
Please do not bring:
Please do not bring your pets.
There are no fires, incense or candles. The fire danger is extremely high.
There are no drugs or alcohol.
THE 1958 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION for Avatar Meher Baba at the Meher Spiritual Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Meher Baba (center) is flanked by by close disciples Kitty Davy (left) and Eruch Jessawala (right).