By Rishabh Naudiyal Last Updated:
Aniruddhacharya Maharaj is hands-down one of the most popular spiritual leaders in India. With a massive fan following of 2.4 million followers on his Instagram handle and 15 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, he is extremely popular on social media at the moment. In the era of social media, he also got a sweet nickname, 'Pookie Baba,' from his admirers on the internet for his cutesy antics. The way he got popular on social media is nothing less than a story of redemption.
When his videos started circulating on Instagram, many people trolled him for his replies and some statements. However, as time passed, he turned his haters into believers, who eventually became his fans after they saw his other side. From doing a lot of philanthropic activities to always sending out the message of empowering women, Aniruddhacharya Maharaj is famous on social media for giving savage replies during his sessions.
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Talking about Aniruddhacharya Maharaj's family background, he was born on September 27, 1989, in Rivjha, Madhya Pradesh. Right from an early age, he developed a strong interest in spirituality, courtesy of the fact that his father, Ram Naresh Tiwari (Shri Avdheshanand Giri), was a religious storyteller and a priest. Along with his father, Aniruddhacharya's mother, Chhaya Bai also played a major role in her son's rising inclination towards spirituality during his growing years.
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According to multiple reports, Aniruddhacharya Maharaj used to visit Radha-Krishna temple regularly when he was a mere teenager. Moving on to the famous spiritual guru's educational background, Aniruddhacharya couldn't pursue formal education due to financial difficulties in his family. His parents were unable to fund his schooling, as a result he went to Vrindavan, where he studied a series of religious texts. It was the beginning of his spiritual journey, and his time in Vrindavan made him who he is today.
For the uninitiated, Aniruddhaacharya Maharaj earned a doctorate from an American university in 2024. Not only this, but the British Parliament entered Aniruddhacharya into the World Book of Records London in 2023 for having the highest number of YouTube subscribers of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha. His popularity on social media needs no introduction, and it all started when he referred to 'Biscuit' as 'Vish ka kit'.
After some videos of Aniruddhacharya Maharaj from his sessions went viral on the internet, people started liking his savage replies. They instantly gave him the nickname 'Pookie Baba' for his cutesy nature. His fame took a massive rise when he appeared as a guest on Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment and Bigg Boss 18.
Aniruddhacharya Maharaj is quite popular on social media, particularly in the meme culture. However, only some are aware of his incredible philanthropic activities. For the uninitiated, back in May 2019, he founded the Gauri Gopal Ashram, which is home to thousands of older adults, underprivileged people, and animals, especially cows. From making people aware of junk foods to serving thousands of older adults and underprivileged kids at his Gauri Gopal Ashram, he instantly became the internet's favourite spiritual guru.
Moving on to Aniruddhacharya Maharaj's personal life, he is leading a happy married life with his wife named, Arti Tiwari. We have repeatedly seen him dropping pictures with his gorgeous wife on his Instagram handle. Not only this but even during his sessions, he talks about the importance of being married and how a life partner's support can change a person's life. Although not much is known about her, but as per some reports, she has done a PhD in psychology. The couple is blessed with two sons, Om Tiwari and Shivu Tiwari.
During one of his sessions, Aniruddhacharya Maharaj opened up about his wife, Arti Tiwari and shared how his wife continued studying even after 13 years of their marriage. The spiritual guru revealed that he is funding his wife's education because he knows the importance of education in today's world. He further added that he never stopped Arti from completing her education. Aniruddhacharya also revealed that his wife entered college when they got married.
However, even after marriage and embracing parenthood for the first time, Arti Tiwari continued her education. The doting husband, Aniruddhacharya Maharaj shared that during her exams days, he used to sit outside her college campus taking care of their child while she was taking her exams. Sharing how two people need to support each other in marriage, Aniruddhacharya's confessions brought him immense praise and recognition. Since then, he has been trending time and again on social media. We hope Aniruddhacharya Maharaj continues to win everyone's hearts on the internet with his philosophies and ideas about life and spirituality.
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