Anand Giri Age, Wiki and Bio

Anand Giri

Quick Info

ProfessionSpiritual leader, Yoga guru, Philosopher
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1985
Age39 years
BirthplaceBhilwara, Rajasthan

Bio/Wiki

Real NameAshoka Chotia
Other Names
  • Swami Anand Giri
  • Chhote Maharaj
Famous ForBeing the closest disciple of Mahant Narendra Giri and the primary accused in his suicide

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm (5’ 8”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Ph.D. in Yoga TantraSwami Anand Yoga
GraduationBanaras Hindu University

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
FatherRameshwar Lal Chotia (farmer)
MotherName not known (passed away at the beginning of 2021)
Siblings
Brothers
  • Anand Giri is the youngest of his four brothers, one of whom sells vegetables on a cart, while his other two brothers own a scrap business in Surat.
SisterNone
SpouseN/A
ChildrenN/A

Career

College/UniversityBanaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Controversies
  • Arrested for sexual assault in Australia: On 7 May 2019, Anand Giri was detained in Sydney for molesting two women.
  • Land feud with Late Mahant Narendra Giri: An earlier land battle between the guru and disciple deepened in May 2021.
  • Expelled from the Bade Hanuman temple and Niranjani Akhara: Expelled from the akhara and the Baghambari Mutt on 14 May 2021.
  • Series of allegations against his guru: Anand made a series of allegations against Narendra Giri after his expulsion.
  • Arrested for allegedly abetting Narendra Giri's suicide: Arrested on 21 September 2021 on charges of abetment of suicide.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Anand Giri is a self-proclaimed spiritual leader and yoga expert from India.
He dedicated his service to the Bade Hanuman Temple in Prayagraj.
Anand Giri originates from the Sareri village in the Asind tehsil of Bhilwara, Rajasthan.
He is knowledgeable in Sanskrit Grammar, Ayurveda, and Vedic Philosophies.
Anand Giri travels worldwide and lives a luxurious lifestyle.
In 2013, he published his first book, 'Swarn Bhoomi Prayag.'
He spearheads the 'Ganga Seva' campaign to clean and purify the Ganga River.