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October 7, 2008 8:49:56 PM CDT


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  • July 2008
    • 'Hugging Saint' Embraces NYC

      'Hugging Saint' Embraces NYC

      (Newser) - Over the past 2 days one woman has hugged more than 8,000 Manhattanites, reports the New York Times. Her name is Mata Amritanandamayi, but her followers call her Amma, or the “Hugging Saint.” She has been hugging anyone and everyone since she was a teenager in India, and now her unconditional love has come to New York, for a 3-day hugathon ending today. More »

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      religion   hugging   saint   Amma   hug

  • July 2007
    • Indian Guru Embraces Life

      Indian Guru Embraces Life

      (Newser) - A 53-year-old fisherman's daughter from Kerala, India, stands at the center of an empire of idol worship and charitable works—stands there and hugs her disciples. Amma, a mother figure revered by many as a goddess, commands a kingdom of philanthropy, volunteerism, and merchandising, Salon reports. The reporter even jumps the line and gets a hug. More »

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      religion   charity   hugging   saint   volunteerism   Amma

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