India is one of the few countries in the world whose soul is dipped deeply in spirituality. From ancient scriptures sharing the core of Hinduism with the world to so many spiritual gurus promoting the richness of Indian culture and heritage for centuries, spirituality is indeed a major part of a country like India.
There are so many spiritual gurus in different parts of the country, but today, we are going to talk about the ones, who need no special introduction. Spiritual gurus have not only made a name for themselves in India but have also presented a 'good picture' of our traditions on the global stage. So, without further ado, let's talk about some of the leading spiritual gurus in India, who are followed and admired by some of the biggest public figures in the country.
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One of the most followed spiritual gurus in India, Neem Karoli Baba needs no introduction. It was back in 1964 when he established the Kaichi Dham in Uttarakhand's Nainital. The mystical place broke into headlines when Indian cricketer, Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress, Anushka Sharma went to Kaichi Dham with their daughter, Vamika Sharma. Although people were aware of Neem Karoli Baba's ashram, Kaichi Dham, even before Anushka and Virat's visit, but it's fair to say that it was the couple's trip that made it a 'must visit' place on social media for the devotees.
For the unversed, Neem Karoli Baba was a devotee of Lord Ram and the Hindu deity, Hanuman. Such was the impact of his teachings that famous global personalities like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Julia Roberts visited the Kaichi Dham to take Neem Karoli Baba's blessings. Many faithful Neem Karoli Baba's devotees consider him as the incarnation of Lord Hanuman. It was back in 1973 when Neem Karoli Baba went to Vrindavan, where he left his body.
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Shri Premanand Maharaj is one of the few spiritual gurus in India, who has 'zero haters'. At a time when people never skip a chance to demean others on social media just because of the difference in their opinions, it's incredible how people hardly disagree with the views and teachings of Premanand Maharaj. For the unversed, Premanand Maharaj's ashram is in Vrindavan and due to his massive fan-following on social media, every now and then, we come across devotees paying a visit to him and asking questions about their respective problems.
Recently, we saw popular Punjabi singer, B Praak at Shri Premanand Maharaj's ashram and pictures of the same went viral on social media in split seconds. As per a report in Aaj Tak, B Praak and his wife, Meera Bachan went to Premanand Maharaj after the unfortunate demise of their second son, who passed away at the age of 1. The couple shared their pain with the spiritual guru, who guided them with his teachings.
Guruji Chattarpur Wale is one of the most followed spiritual gurus in India. Known by other names like Dugri Wale Guruji or Shukrana Guruji, such is the impact of his fan following that even some of the most recognised celebrities never miss a chance to visit his mandir in Delhi. Over the years, we have seen many B-town celebs like Jacqueline Fernandez, Hema Malini, Vivek Oberoi, Rishi Kapoor, and many others paying a visit to Guruji’s Bada Mandir.
As per a report in the Financial Express, Guruji Chattarpur Wale was considered as the incarnation of Lord Shiva. It was back in the 90s, when Guruji constructed a Shiv Mandir in the Bhatti Mines area of Delhi’s Chattarpur. After changing people’s lives for decades, Guruji took samadhi in the same mandir, and even today, thousands of devotees go there to receive his blessings.
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Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is one of the most famous spiritual gurus in the world. With a massive fanbase of 12.3 million followers, Sadhguru is one of the most followed spiritual gurus across the globe. Unlike other spiritual gurus, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is completely different. Whether we talk about his cool lifestyle or the way he inspires youngsters with his bike trips, Sadhguru is indeed everyone's favourite.
From establishing the Isha Foundation to building the world's largest bust sculpture, Adiyogi, Sadhguru holds a special place in the hearts of Indians, as he has given so much to society. Film stars like Kangana Ranaut and Samantha Ruth are also Sadhguru's followers, just like millions of people across the globe.
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It's impossible not to mention Swami Dayanand Saraswati in this list, who is the founder of Arya Samaj. The spiritual guru passed away back in 2015, but even today, his teachings and values continue to make a difference in society. For the unversed, Swami Dayanand was born into an affluent family, but at the age of 19, he left his home and materialistic world behind in search of life's true meaning.
Another interesting fact about Swami Dayanand Saraswati is that even the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi is his follower. Time and again, we have seen PM Modi credit Swami Dayanand Saraswati for everything he has achieved. Back in February 2024, PM Modi honoured the spiritual guru at an event and emphasised the impact of the latter's teachings and values.
Rameshbhai Oza is one of the most influential spiritual gurus in India. One can take an idea of his mammoth stature in India by the fact that he is the one, who helped Kokilaben Ambani in mending the ways between Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani. Ramehsbhai Oza even guided Dhirubhai Ambani and has been a crucial member of the Ambani family, courtesy of his decades of relationship with them.
Apart from the Ambani clan, we have seen Rameshbhai Oza working alongside Narendra Modi in the past. For the uninitiated, he is one of the few spiritual gurus in India who has worked closely with renowned politicians and business personalities. Courtesy of his knowledge about spirituality, Rameshbhai Oza is known by his followers as ‘Bhaishri’.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar holds a special place in India, as he is one of the most respected and recognised spiritual gurus in the country. With his foundation, The Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has managed to change the lives of so many people in over 70,000 villages from different parts of the country. Courtesy of his humanitarian work across India, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been bestowed with India’s second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan.
Apart from the general public, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been changing the lives of so many renowned personalities in India. From Bollywood film stars like Sanjay Dutt to Punjabi singer, Gurdaas Mann, ace rapper, Badshah, and famous comedian, Kapil Sharma, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been winning hearts and guiding people with his teaching for some time now.
Out of all these spiritual gurus, whose teachings or values impressed you the most? Let us know.
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