The Awakener of the Age
Avatar of the Age · 1894–1969
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"I have come not to teach but to awaken."— Meher Baba
Live countdowns to the most sacred observances in the Meher Baba calendar, with the meaning of each date.
Amartithi
January 31 — The day Meher Baba dropped His body in 1969. The most sacred day for lovers of Baba worldwide.
Meher Baba's Birthday
February 25 — Meher Baba was born on this day in 1894 in Pune, India. Celebrated worldwide with love and song.
Oklahoma Accident
May 24 — In 1952, Meher Baba was severely injured in a car accident near Prague, Oklahoma — one of two accidents He foretold.
Silence Day
July 10 — Meher Baba began His divine silence on this day in 1925, which He maintained for 44 years.
New Life Day
October 16 — The day in 1949 when Meher Baba launched the New Life, wandering in complete surrender to God.
Satara Accident
December 2 — In 1956, Meher Baba sustained serious injuries in a second car accident near Satara, India.
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From a kiss that changed everything to a silence that spoke louder than words — the key moments of Meher Baba's mission.
Birth in Pune
Merwan Sheriar Irani is born February 25 in Pune, India, to a Zoroastrian family of Persian descent.
The Kiss of Babajan
At 19, a single kiss from the saint Hazrat Babajan plunges Merwan into God-consciousness. His life is transformed forever.
Gathering of the Mandali
Meher Baba begins gathering his close disciples — men and women of all faiths — who will give their lives to his work.
The Silence Begins
On July 10, Meher Baba closes His lips for the last time. He will not speak again for 44 years — until His final breath.
First Journey West
Baba travels to Europe and America, meeting thousands. His presence ignites profound experiences in all who encounter Him.
The New Life
Baba disbands the ashrams and wanders India with a handful of companions in conditions of complete simplicity and surrender.
Two Accidents Foretold
Meher Baba suffers two severe car accidents — in Oklahoma and Satara — which He had prophesied years before as part of His universal work.
Amartithi
On January 31, Meher Baba drops His body at Meherazad. "When I die, I will be more alive than ever." His Samadhi at Meherabad becomes a living pilgrimage site.
A visual journey through the places, people, and sacred moments of Meher Baba's life and mission.
Meherabad — the spiritual heart of His mission
The Samadhi — a living pilgrimage site
Amartithi — hundreds of thousands gather each year
Meherazad — where He spent His final years
The Mandali — those who gave everything
Communicating through His unique gesture language
Listen to Meher Baba's sacred prayers — given to humanity as gifts of love. Each prayer is a direct line to His presence. Set reminders to make them a daily rhythm.
Current streak
7 days
Parvardigar Prayer
6:00 AM · 3 min 42 sec
Repentance Prayer
6:05 AM · 2 min 18 sec
Master's Prayer
9:00 PM · 1 min 55 sec
Evening Remembrance
9:30 PM · 4 min 10 sec
Upcoming observances, gatherings, and pilgrimages for Meher Baba lovers around the world.
July 10, 2026
Silence Day at Meherabad
📍 Meherabad Hill, Ahmednagar, India
August 2–7, 2026
Baba Lover Sahavas — East Coast
📍 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
October 16, 2026
New Life Day Gathering
📍 Meherazad, Ahmednagar, India
December 2, 2026
Satara Accident Day Remembrance
📍 Satara, Maharashtra, India
January 31, 2027
Amartithi — Annual Pilgrimage
📍 Meherabad Hill, Ahmednagar, India
February 25, 2027
Meher Baba's Birthday Celebration
📍 Worldwide — find a center near you