Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi

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1852 – 1929

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Who was Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi?

Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi was a sanyasi from Kerala, India who founded the Ananda Maha Sabha and Anandamatham. An atheist, he denounced idol worship and religions. He propounded the theory that ananda should be the touchstone of any human activity. The movement he spearheaded played an important role in the renaissance of Kerala society.

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Born
Aug 26, 1852
Also known as
  • Brahmānanda Śivayōgi
Religion
  • Atheism
Died
Sep 10, 1929

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on July 23, 2013

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