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Swami Nigamanand Saraswati Born Swaroopam Kumar Girish
August 2, 1976
Ladari, Darbhanga, BiharDied June 13, 2011 Resting place Matri Sadan Ashram Nationality Indian Citizenship Indian Organization Matri Sadan Ashram Swami Nigamanand Saraswati (August 2, 1976 - June 13, 2011) was a Hindu seer who began his fast to death on February 19, 2011 to save the river Ganges from pollution caused by illegal mining.[1] He died on on June 13 (the 68th day of his fast).[2]
Early life
Swami Nigamanand was born Swaroopam Kumar Girish in Ladari village of Darbangha in Bihar. According to his father, he left home at the age of 18 in search of truth.[3]
Works
On October 28, 1995, Swaroopam Kumar Girish alias Swami Nigamanand left his house at the age of 18 in “search of truth”. He just left a letter for his parents. He did not divulge where he was going, but after three years his parents came to know that Nigamanand was living at Matri Sadan Ashram in Haridwar, run by Swami Shivanand Saraswati, a native of Darbhanga.[4]
References
- ^ Press Trust of India (15 June 2011). "Swami Nigamananda's death: Story of a saint who sacrificed life for Holy Ganges". Dainik Bhaskar. http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/NAT-TOP-nigamananda-death-story-of-a-saint-who-sacrificed-life-for-holy-ganges-2190017.html. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ^ "Swami Nigamanand's death: Pathology report hints at poisoning". India Today. 15 June 2011. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story/swami-nigamanand-death-path-report-hints-at-poisoning/1/141550.html.
- ^ Shrivastava, Jitendra Kumar (15 June 2011). "Crusader kin fret over body". The Telegraph, Calcutta. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110616/jsp/bihar/story_14117125.jsp. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ "Article On Swami Nigamanand". http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110616/jsp/bihar/story_14117125.jsp.
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