Quick Info
| Profession | Spiritual, Humanitarian Leader |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/05/1956 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Papanasam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
15/02/2026
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar led historic Maha Shivratri celebrations at the Art of Living Bangalore Ashram, featuring the consecration of the original Somnath Jyotirlinga, believed lost for a millennium since Mahmud of Ghazni's 1026 AD invasion. The present Shankaracharya entrusted him with this sacred task, fulfilling a 100-year-old prophecy, with devotees receiving final darshan before its reinstallation at Somnath. The event included Gurudev's discourse on Shiva, Rudram chanting, puja, bhajans, and a powerful midnight meditation, drawing millions of viewers.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degrees | In Vedic Literature And Physics |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Taurus |
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| School | MES, Bangalore (1973) |
| College | St. Joseph's College, Bangalore (1973) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | India 21st KM Kanakapura Main Road, Udaypura, Bangalore South, Karnataka-560082, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | R. S. Venkat Ratnam |
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| Mother | Visalakshi Ratnam |
| Sister | Bhanumathi Narsimhan (Director of The Child and Women Welfare Activities- Art Of Living Foundation) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. At the age of five, he created a small Shivalinga and observed his grandmother's puja. | |
| 2. He exhibited mischievous and humorous behavior during his childhood. | |
| 3. By age four, he memorized the entire Bhagwat Geeta. | |
| 4. In 1982, after a ten-day silence period in Shimoga, he developed the Sudarshan Kriya technique. | |
| 5. He founded the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for Human Values. | |
| 6. His youth programs in the USA target issues like drugs, alcohol, and violence. | |
| 7. He established more than 435 schools offering free education to disadvantaged children in India. | |
| 8. His programs have impacted over 700,000 prisoners worldwide by providing rehabilitation opportunities. | |
| 9. He holds 16 Honorary Doctorates globally and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the Indian government. | |
| 10. His initiatives include organizing relief camps, tree planting, water conservation, and electrifying villages with renewable energy. |