Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji Here
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).
Founder of Anatha Sevashrama: He established the Anatha Sevashrama Trust in Malladihalli, which manages various educational institutions and an Ayurvedic hospital on a non-profit basis.
He also composed hundreds of Devaranamas (devotional folk songs) and set them to tune, creating a unique genre of Yoga Sangeeta (Yoga Music). His bhajans are sung in every village of central Karnataka, blending spiritual fervor with practical health advice. malladihalli sri raghavendra swamiji
Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji passed away on August 21, 1996, at the age of 106, leaving behind a legacy of selfless service and a thriving center for traditional Indian sciences. Birth Name & Date: Sri T