September 23, 2003

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  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.

  
  

  Hotels and resorts are packed. Travel operators say they are struggling to cope with the rush.

  
  

  © Associated Press

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