Vallikavu, Clappana, Karunagappally, Kollam, State of Travancore–Cochin (now in Kerala), India
Religion
Hinduism
Nationality
Indian
Organization
Founder of
Mātā Amritānandamayī Math
Religious career
Literary works
Awaken Children (1–9)
Compassion: the Only Way to Peace
May Peace and Happiness Prevail
Infinite Potential of Women
Unity is Peace
Living in Harmony
Man and Nature
May Your Hearts Blossom
Understanding and Collaboration Between Religions
The Awakening of Universal Motherhood
Cultivating Strength and Vitality
Website
amma.org
Honors
Gandhi-King Award
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Sri Mātā Amritānandamayī (born Sudhamani Idamannel; 27 September 1953), often known as Amma ("Mother"), is an Indian Hindu spiritual leader, guru and humanitarian,[1][2] who is revered as 'the hugging saint' by her followers.[3] She is the chancellor of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a multi-campus research university.[4]
In 2018, she was felicitated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making the largest contribution to the Government of India's Clean India Campaign Swachh Bharat Mission. She was the first recipient of Vishwaratna Puraskar (Gem of the World Award) by Hindu Parliament.[5]
^"Mata Amritanandamayi Receives Honorary Doctorate From University of Mysore". The Star of Mysore. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
^Perez, Zaira (14 June 2018). "Indian Hugging Saint Opens Arms for Denton Next Week". Denton Chronicle. Denton, Texas. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
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