Amma, Known As the Hugging Saint, Embraces New York City As Part Of

Amma, Known As the Hugging Saint, Embraces New York City As Part Of

H: 90° L: 70° 86° Current Forecast » View Traffic Report Home News Sports Best Of NY Health Watch + Listen Traffic Weather Get Answers Directory Deals Latest News Local Consumer News Politics Business Health Tech Entertainment National World NEWS Amma, Known As The Hugging Saint, Embraces New York City July 4, 2011 5:28 PM Share this article Like 56 7 Share 6 3 comments 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, service and unconditional love to New Yorkers this holiday weekend. LOCAL OFFERS NEW YORK Mata Amritanandamayi (L), know n by her follow ers as Get New York Daily Deal alerts by email. On Monday, the Manhattan Center at West 34th “Amma” (mother), hugs a Hindu devotee during her visit to Hyderabad on February 28, 2011. (Photo credit: NOAH Street was packed with people wanting a Please enter your email here. 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