Amma, the “hugging saint,” is no stranger to New York. When Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi first visited this city in 1987, around 40 people came to see her in a small rented room. This weekend, a ...
We drove to Everett, because, hey: FREE HUGS Credit: Kelly O To hug AMMA you needed a numbered token, which was free. The whole thing was free. Tickets were not required. We got there at 6 p.m., and ...
CASTRO VALLEY — At the remote Mata Amritanandamayi Center on the outskirts of Castro Valley on Tuesday, the shoeless masses waited patiently in line. Many huddled on their knees, inching forward bit ...
On a steamy mid-July weekend, the Amma North American Tour rolled into town, presenting devotees of Mata Amritanandamayi the opportunity On a steamy mid-July weekend, the Amma North American Tour ...
Several stars headed to a Paris suburb to meet the famous spiritual leader. By Rebecca Leffler PARIS – The Gallic media biz traded French kisses for an embrace from “the hugging Saint” Amma when ...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) --The woman known as "the hugging saint" is embracing New York City. Mata Amritanandamayi, or Amma as she is lovingly called by her devotees, brought her message of compassion, ...