Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Arthamuri Sriman Narayana Charyulu |
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| Name given | Sri Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swami |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1956 |
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| Birthplace | Arthamuru village in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio (according to his date of birth) Libra (according to his official website) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| School | Sri Gowthami Vidya Petam Oriental High School in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh |
| Religion | Thenkalai tradition of Sri Vaishnavism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not known | ||||||
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Career
| Honours | 2023: Honoured with the Padma Bhushan Award by the Government of India under the ‘Others-Spiritualism’ category |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji is a renowned Indian religious and humanitarian leader and philosopher. | |
| He was born on the auspicious day of Diwali. | |
| His grandfather trained him in the Vaishnava tradition. | |
| At the age of 23, he became an ascetic and the leader of Srimad Ubhaya Vedantha Acharya Peetam. | |
| Chinna Jeeyar Swamy advocates for peace and harmony using yoga, meditation, and ancient spiritual teachings. | |
| He always welcomes those who wish to meet him. | |
| He has conducted numerous Samasrayanas or Pancha Samskaras ceremonies. | |
| Chinna Jeeyar Swamy founded various educational institutions and non-profit organizations. | |
| He adheres to the Thenkalai tradition of Sri Vaishnavism. | |
| Proficient in Tamil and English, he communicates effectively in both languages. | |
| He is among the rare Jiyars who accept disciples from non-brahmin backgrounds. | |
| Chinna Jeeyar Swamy was instrumental in erecting Ramanuja Charya Swami's statue in Hyderabad. | |
| He deeply reveres Ramanujacharya and follows his teachings rigorously. | |
| Maintaining a neutral stance, he refrains from involvement in politics. |
