Swami Shivanand Baba, a 128-year-old yoga guru, passed away in Varanasi after battling breathing issues. His followers nationwide and internationally mourn his loss. His body is at Durgakund Ashram for viewing, with last rites scheduled for Monday.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Shri Shivanand Baba, a yoga practitioner and resident of Kashi.
He wrote in a post on X:
“The demise of Shivanand Baba Ji, a yoga practitioner and resident of Kashi, is extremely saddening. His life dedicated to yoga and sadhana will continue to inspire every generation of the country. He was also awarded the Padma Shri for serving the society through yoga.
Shivanand Baba’s departure to Shivaloka is an irreparable loss for all of us Kashi residents and millions of people who draw inspiration from him. I pay my tribute to him in this hour of grief.”
Swami Shivanand Baba, a 128-year-old yoga guru, passed away in Varanasi after battling breathing issues. His followers nationwide and internationally mourn his loss. His body is at Durgakund Ashram for viewing, with last rites scheduled for Monday.
