Quick Info
| Profession | Yoga Teacher |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/08/1896 |
| Age | 128 years (died on 03, May, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Sylhet District, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Date of Death | 03/05/2025 |
Latest News about Sivananda
03/05/2025
Swami Sivananda died on 3 May 2025. He was widely reported as a centenarian yoga teacher associated with Varanasi and was known for his austere lifestyle and long-standing yoga practice. News coverage noted that his claimed birth date of 8 August 1896 was unverified, but his death was broadly reported by major outlets.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Swami Sivananda |
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| Nickname | Baba Sivananda, Sannyashi Baba |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2" (158 cm) |
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| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Details | Completed education under Guru Omkarananda, mastering meditation and yoga. |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | 1 Sister |
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Career
| Awards |
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| Details | He served the underprivileged and patients suffering from leprosy across India, including Kashi, Puri, Haridwar, and parts of North East India. For over three decades, he taught yoga along the Ganges and continues to provide necessities for those in need. He wrote a notable book titled 'Daivabalat Rogaraya' which was published in Assamese in 1973. Over fifty years he served 400–600 beggars affected by leprosy, arranging food, fruits, clothes, winter garments, blankets, mosquito nets, and cooking utensils for their needs. |
Favourites
| Food | Dal and Rice |
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| Motto | The world is my home. Its people are my fathers and mothers. To love and serve them is my religion. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sivananda's parents lived in poverty and resorted to begging. | |
| 2. At six, he lost both parents and his sister in a short time, subsequently being cared for by Guru Omkarananda in Nabadwip, West Bengal. | |
| 3. He has authored several books, including 'Daivabale Roy Aragya' and 'Daiva Kripay Rog Mukhti o Samasyar Samadhan'. | |
| 4. He is recognized as the oldest living person practicing yoga, although his birth date remains unverified. | |
| 5. His birth date of 8 August 1896 remains unverified by independent sources. |