Quick Info
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Hometown | Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu |
| Caste | Saiva Vellala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Nithyananda
05/05/2026
Nithyananda appeared in a public-facing statement from Kailasa congratulating Tamil actor Vijay and his party TVK after the Tamil Nadu election results. The message was carried as an official communication from his self-declared nation, showing that he continued to make political-style statements in 2026.
02/04/2025
Kailasa issued a formal press release dismissing reports of Nithyananda's death and said he was alive, safe, and active. The statement also said he would address devotees in a live program on 3 April 2025, and cited a recent live stream from 30 March 2025 as evidence.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Arunachalam Rajasekaran |
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| Other Name | Nithyananda Paramashivam |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5' 7") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Ethnicity | Saiva Vellala |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Arunachalam |
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| Mother | Lokanayaki |
| Siblings | 2 |
Career
| Profession | Hindu guru, Godman Cult leader |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nithyananda was noticed by Yogiraj Yogananda Puri at age three. | |
| 2. Claimed spiritual experiences from age 12 and attained enlightenment at 22. | |
| 3. Started public life at 24 and established own ashram, Dhyanapeetam in Bidadi in 2003. | |
| 4. Listed among the '100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.' | |
| 5. Appointed as the 293rd pontiff of Madurai Adheenam in 2012. | |
| 6. Declared founding of 'Hindu nation' called Kailaasa in December 2019. | |
| 7. Claims discovery of over 400 paranormal abilities and activities like extrasensory perception and remote viewing. | |
| 8. Founder of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, a trust that owns temples, gurukulas, and ashrams in many countries. | |
| 9. Founding head of the micronation of Kailaasa. | |
| 10. Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam holds two Guinness World Records for the largest rope yoga class and largest pole yoga class. | |
| 11. Fled India in 2019 following charges of rape and abduction and has remained in hiding since. | |
| 12. Subject of a court-issued non-bailable warrant relating to allegations of rape and abduction. | |
| 13. Wanted since 2019 for unrelated fraud charges in France. |
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