Jun 19, 2024, 06:31 PM IST
Neem Karoli Baba, born in Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh, hailed from a Brahmin family.
Married at 11, he soon embraced the life of a wandering sadhu, known by various names.
Legend suggests that by age 17, Neem Karoli Baba had attained profound wisdom.
After years of wandering, he was reunited with family in Farrukhabad, engaging in social work.
Building a chabootara where spiritual events occurred, he left a mark in Kainchi village.
Temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman were among his notable constructions, the first in 1964.
Establishing temples globally, his legacy includes over 108 sacred sites.
Through books by Baba Ram Dass, Neem Karoli Baba's teachings spread, drawing Western devotees.
Choosing Vrindavan for his Samadhi, he passed away in 1973, with a temple erected in his honor.