Nirmal Baba

Early life Nirmal Baba was born in Samana, Mandi in 1952. His father was a Sikh and his grandfather was a Hindu. Babaji's grandfather was childless, they took an oath that they would convert their children to Sikhs, after which they had four sons (who were made Sikhs). His grandfather's name was Lala Thakur Das, he was a renowned zamindar from a well-to-do family.

He used to have houses in Ranchi as well, but reportedly sold them after the Sikh massacre in 1984.

Baba as a "Spiritual Leader" Baba is a spiritual leader who is known for his spiritual public discourses mainly in India. His discourses are broadcast on multiple television channels across India & several other countries.

Apart from the large TV and YouTube viewership, he has many followers on Facebook and on Twitter. Baba is best known for his televised Samagams (congregations), The Third Eye of Nirmal Baba, which have attracted audiences of thousands.

Controversy

In 2017 the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (All India Monastery Council) called for him to be boycotted, amongst a list of "fake Babas". The hotel in Delhi's Greater Kailash

Legal encounter(s)

On many instances Indian courts come heavily on Baba for his absurd and illogical solutions. Many complaints were filed against him of alleged fraudery by Indian lawyers and his former devotees.

One such instance was the person who filed the case against him for worsening his diabetic conditions was later arrested based on a complaint by Narula's son that he was blackmailing Narula.