The ETW Christmas Auction 2026

A special collection from Amma’s visit to Ayodhya and rare collectibles from Amritapuri. Bid from anywhere in the world, 9 November to 9 December 2026.

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Rama and Sita dolls on lotus seats, with Hanuman and a brass Rama darbar, from the auction’s Ayodhya collection
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ETW Christmas Auction 2026

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Give the Gift of Love and Compassion

This holiday season, Embracing the World’s online Christmas auction offers hundreds of items, from a special collection commemorating Amma’s visit to Ayodhya to rare collectibles from Amritapuri.

Opens: Monday, 9 November 2026, at 11:45 PM Eastern (8:45 PM Pacific)
Closes: Wednesday, 9 December 2026, at 11:45 PM Eastern (8:45 PM Pacific)

Anyone can bid, from anywhere in the world. The auction is run by the M.A. Centers in the USA, and every bid supports Amma’s charitable work.

What’s in the Auction

Amma in Ayodhya

A special collection commemorating Amma’s visit to Ayodhya.

Shown here: Rama and Sita with lotus seats, an Ayodhya prasad. Handmade at Amritapuri, these dolls travelled with Amma by train to Ayodhya and stayed in her room there.

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Rama and Sita dolls in silk and flower garlands, seated on white lotus seats

From Amritapuri

Rare collectibles from Amma’s ashram, including pieces made from the wood of the tree outside Amma’s window and from clay gathered outside the meditation hall. There are also items from Amma’s room, Amma’s Kali and altar, and the Amritapuri dolls.

Shown here: a Kalari prasad wooden bowl.

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Hand-carved wooden prasad bowl

Malas and Jewelry

Rare rose-bead malas, necklaces, wrist malas, anklets, bangles and earrings.

Shown here: a rose-bead mala with a gold-toned heart pendant, made with prasad rose petals from Amma’s 2024 Japan program.

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Rose-bead mala with black mantra beads, a rudraksha and a gold-toned heart pendant

Clothing, Home and More

Shawls and sarees, Amma’s clothing, home decor, kitchen items and music.

Shown here: a brass Goddess Durga seated on a lion.

Items come in a wide range of prices.

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Brass statue of Goddess Durga seated on a lion

How to Bid

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Pick any item and choose Create Account, then log in. You need an account to bid.

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Bid more than the current bid, or set a maximum bid and the site bids for you up to that amount. It emails you if you are outbid.

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Pay by credit card in US dollars. Your item is sent to you, anywhere in the world, after the auction closes.

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Where Your Bid Goes

Proceeds from the 2026 auction support Amma’s work against substance abuse, along with other Embracing the World projects.

Amma began this work in 2012. It has since reached more than 337,000 people, including rural women, children from impoverished tribal communities, and school and university students. It is part of India’s youth-led drug-free movement, Nasha Mukt Yuva, with Amrita University’s 10 campuses, 86 Amrita Vidyalayam schools and more than 2,800 villages taking part.

Amma’s work against addiction · Embracing the World’s projects

Auction questions

When does the auction open and close?

Opens: Monday, 9 November 2026, at 11:45 PM Eastern (8:45 PM Pacific)
Closes: Wednesday, 9 December 2026, at 11:45 PM Eastern (8:45 PM Pacific)

Who can bid?

Anyone, from anywhere in the world. You need an account on the auction site, 32auctions: pick any item and choose Create Account.

What is a maximum bid?

Instead of bidding a fixed amount, you enter the most you are willing to pay. The site then bids for you, up to that amount, and emails you if someone goes higher. You don’t need to keep checking.

How do I pay?

With any major credit card. All prices and bids are in US dollars.

How will I get my item?

After the auction closes, your item is sent to you as soon as reasonably possible, wherever you are in the world.

Where do the proceeds go?

To Amma’s work against substance abuse, and to other Embracing the World projects. The auction is run by the M.A. Centers in the USA.

Who can I ask about the auction?

Use the Contact Us form on the auction site.

The auction closes on 9 December. Every bid supports Amma’s work against substance abuse.

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The beauty and charm of selfless love and service should not die away from the face of this earth. The world should know that a life of dedication is possible, that a life inspired by love and service to humanity is possible.

Amma