Ganapathi Sachchidananda

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Ganapathi Sachchidananda
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His Holiness Sri Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji.
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Born (1942-05-26) 26 May 1942 (age 81)
Religion Hinduism
Parents
  • Narasimha Sastry (father)
  • Jaya Lakshmi Mata (mother)

Ganapathi Sachchidananda is a Hindu avadhuta. He is a religious figure mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu as well as having a large amount of followers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Trinidad and Tobago.

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Shuka Vana aviary

Sri Swamiji established Shuka Vana, an aviary and a rehabilitation center for birds. Located on premises of Ashrama in Mysore. The aviary has over 2,100 rare birds of more than 470 endangered and critically endangered exotic species. [1] [2] [3]

A well-equipped hospital is attached to Shuka Vana. The hospital helps injured and ill birds and assists with their rehabilitation. [3]

Organizations founded

Sri Swamiji has founded a number of organizations including:

Avadhoota Datta Peetham

Avadhoota Datta Peetham is an umbrella organization supporting Sri Swamiji's vision and mission responsible for providing guidance for all other organizations. [4]

Amma Vodi

Amma Vodi, meaning Mother's Lap is a 200 bed rehabilitation center and hospital for destitute women in Dundigal, near Hyderabad, India. [5]

Recognitions

Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records set by Sri Swamiji.

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