It is just a rocky little island off the Scottish west coast, with nothing to distinguish it except for the remains of a 13th century keep. But yesterday Little Cumbrae became a centre for pilgrimage, its status elevated to that of the Himalayas and the banks of the Ganges. It even acquired a new name — in honour of the occasion, it will now be known as Peace Island Hundreds of followers of the celebrated, if controversial, Indian yoga guru, Swami Ramdev, gathered on the island to witness an unorthodox union of East and West. The swami, wearing his trademark orange robes and a serene smile, was accompanied by a bagpiper as he began the ceremony that gave Little Cumbrae its new identity. More...
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