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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Sivananda
03/05/2025
Padma Shri awardee Swami Sivananda, a yoga teacher known for his ascetic lifestyle and his service to leprosy-affected beggars, died in Varanasi on 3 May 2025. Reports described him as a centenarian, and his claimed birth date of 8 August 1896 could not be independently verified. His death was widely covered by Indian news 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 provided necessities for those in need. He wrote a notable book titled 'Daivabalat Rogaraya' 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. |
