Ashtavakra (Sanskrit: अष्टावक्र) was a physically-challenged Vedic sage who defeated the most prominent scholar in the court of King Janaka at a young age. Because of his genius, King Janaka became his disciple and learned more about philosophy from him. Their dialogues are collectively known as Ashtavakra Gita (The Song of Ashtavakara), a popular Hindu … Read more

Gaur Gopal Das is an Indian Vaishnavite monk, author, lifestyle coach, and motivational speaker. He is a member of ISKCON. He is pretty popular, mainly because of his energetic speeches with a pinch of humor. Gaur Gopal Das worked as an electrical engineer before he became a monk in 1996. He had been invited to … Read more

Sant Tukaram Maharaj was one of the greatest saint poets born in Maharashtra. He wrote many Abhangas (devotional poems) that are still popular in India and abroad. He was the contemporary of Shivaji Maharaj and Ramdas Swami. Many Marathi people credit him as the spiritual teacher of Shivaji Maharaj. He was a steadfast devotee of … Read more

Sant Tukaram, Dnyaneshwar, Eknath, Namdev, and Janabai are some of the most famous saints of Maharashtra. Maharashtra is known as the land of saints because many great saints are born there. These saints showed the path of devotion to millions of people. Their literary work is still guiding people to live a pious and peaceful … Read more

Sant Kanhopatra was a female saint-poet who lived in Maharashtra in the 15th century. She wrote many devotional songs dedicated to Panduranga, but very few are available now. She belonged to the Varkari sect and died in the Vithoba temple of Pandharpur. Kanhopatra is the only saint whose mausoleum is on the premises of the … Read more

Balumama was a mystic, yogi, and a saint. Born in a shepherd family, he spent his life around sheep. He performed many miracles in his life and helped needy people. He is very popular in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Balu Mama was a devotee of Lord Panduranga. His devotees raised a beautiful temple in his memory … Read more

Kannappa Nayanar was one of the greatest devotees of Lord Shiva, who offered his eyes to him. He is believed to be a reincarnation of Arjuna in the Mahabharata. Kannappa is also considered one of the 63 Nayanars (holy Shaivite saints). Different Names of Kannappa: 1. Thinna. 2. Dheeran. 3. Dinna. 4. Kannayya. Who was … Read more