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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lynn Rusk

Female Hindu monk to run London Marathon to challenge stereotypes

A British Hindu monk is running her first London Marathon to help challenge stereotypes and to inspire a new generation with ancient wisdom.

Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya , a spiritual leader at the Chinmaya Mission in Hendon, north London, will take on the 26.2-mile challenge inspired by the efforts of previous volunteers.

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