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Padma Shri Honoree Baba Sivanand Passes Away in Varanasi at 128

The revered yoga guru's body lies in state for public homage ahead of final rites scheduled for later today.

Yoga Guru Swami Sivananda performs an 'asana' during the Hitex SportsExpo, in Hyderabad. Swami Sivananda passed away due to cardiac arrest late Saturday.
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Overview

  • Baba Sivanand, a spiritual leader and yoga practitioner honored with the Padma Shri in 2022, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Varanasi due to health complications.
  • His disciples claim he was 128 years old, attributing his longevity to a disciplined lifestyle centered on yoga, boiled food, and minimalistic living.
  • Born in 1896 in present-day Bangladesh, he lost his parents at six and was mentored by Omkarnand, shaping his lifelong dedication to spirituality and yoga.
  • Currently, his body is at his Kabirnagar Colony residence for public tributes, with last rites planned for the evening of May 4, 2025.
  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences on social media, praising Baba Sivanand's contributions to yoga and offering prayers for his salvation.