Mata Amritanandamayi was born "Sudhamani" in 1953 in Kerala.

Also known to her followers as Ammachi she is a devotee of Krishna, she had many mystical experiences as a child. Since 1981, she has been teaching spiritual aspirants all over the world. She founded a worldwide organization, the Mata Amritanandamayi Mission Trust, which is engaged in many spiritual and charitable activities.

Links http://www.ammachi.org/