Hugging Mother draws half a million devotees

More than half a million people from across the world are expected to attend the 50th birthday party of a Hindu spiritual leader who spends 18 hours a day hugging people.

More than half a million people from across the world are expected to attend the 50th birthday party of a Hindu spiritual leader who spends 18 hours a day hugging people.

Tourism officials in Kerala, India, say the area is getting a boost from Ma Amritanandamayi, who is also known as Mother.

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