World-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, better known as Amma, returns to the Boston area on July 8 to 9, at the Best Western Royal Trade Center, in Marlborough. Everyone is invited to attend and experience her unconditional love in the form of Amma’s embrace and personal blessing.

Amma has hugged more than 38 million people all over the world. “When people come to see me, I understand how much they are suffering,” explains Amma. “When I see them crying, I wipe their tears. My main goal is to console them and help them experience peace and love.”

The free programs are at 7:30 p.m., July 8, and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., July 9, and include inspirational music, meditation and spiritual discourse. Numbered tokens for individual blessings are distributed 90 minutes before each program.

Cost: Free. Location: Best Western Royal Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Rd. W., Marlborough. For more information, call 716-226-6223 or visit AmmaNewEngland.org/tour.