Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji Link -
1. Identity and Core Biography
- Birth Name & Date: Sri T. V. Narasimhan (some sources mention Narasimhachar). Born in 1890 (or 1896 in some records) in Malladihalli village, Hiriyur Taluk, Chitradurga District, Karnataka.
- Parents: Son of Venkatasubba Rao and Lakshmamma.
- Guru & Sanyasa: He was a disciple of Sri Suyateendra Teertha Swamiji of Sri Raghavendra Swamiji's Matha (Mantralaya lineage). He took Sanyasa (renunciation) and was named Sri Raghavendra Swamiji.
- Demise: Entered Brindavana (Samadhi) in 1975 at his Ashrama in Malladihalli.
- Popularly Known As: "Malladihalli Swamiji" or "Walking God" (due to his extensive foot travels across India).
2. Early Life and Spiritual Initiation
Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji (1890–1996), often called Tiruka ("beggar"), was a legendary yoga guru and Ayurvedic physician who dedicated his life to rural upliftment in Karnataka, India. He is best known for founding the Anatha Sevashrama Trust in the village of Malladihalli in 1943, where he built schools, colleges, and a specialized Ayurvedic hospital. Key Contributions & Philosophy malladihalli sri raghavendra swamiji
Festivals & best times to visit
- Major festival days related to Guru Purnima, Rathotsava (chariot festival), and the Swamiji’s aradhana (samadhi day) are especially lively.
- Monsoon and post-monsoon months offer pleasant weather and greener surroundings; avoid peak summer heat if possible.
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Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji (1890–1996), often called Despite these debates
