Shivapuri Baba
Hindu saint; reportedly lived from 1826 to 1963, making him 137 years old at the time of his death
About Shivapuri Baba
Lived 1826 – 1963. Shivapuri Baba was an Indian.
Shivapuri Baba was a Hindu saint. His birth name was Jayanthan Nambudiripad and is also known by the name of Swami Govindananda Bharati. He died on 28 January 1963 (2019, Magh 15, Sombar, Tritiya Tithi) at Dhrubsthali, near Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. He claimed to have been born in 1826 in Kerala, a region in southern India. Shivapuri baba came to Nepal and spent the later stage of his life by meditating in the forest of Shivpuri in Kathmandu, Nepal, from where his name was derived.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shivapuri Baba?
Hindu saint; reportedly lived from 1826 to 1963, making him 137 years old at the time of his death
When was Shivapuri Baba born?
Shivapuri Baba was born on 27 September 1826.
When did Shivapuri Baba die?
Shivapuri Baba died on 30 January 1963.
What nationality was Shivapuri Baba?
Shivapuri Baba was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shivapuri Baba. https://biography.guide/shivapuri-baba/
MLA: "Shivapuri Baba." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shivapuri-baba/.
Chicago: "Shivapuri Baba." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shivapuri-baba/.
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