Swedish man seeks alms in Coimbatore; claims he’s here in search of peace

Coimbatore: The passengers and public were taken aback after seeing a Westerner seek alms at Coimbatore railway station on Tuesday.


Coimbatore: The passengers and public were taken aback after seeing a Westerner seek alms at Coimbatore railway station on Tuesday. 



The man has been identified as Kim, a Swedish businessman who recently visited Coimbatore on a pilgrimage trip. Sources say that the man stayed back in the city to lead a peaceful and simple life.



For a living, he seeks alms to the public and buys his needs. With a smile on his face, Kim was seen in folded hands seeking monetary help from the public. 

The onlookers were surprised to see a foreigner beg for money from the public after renouncing all his wealth to seek peace.

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