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Mahavatar Babaji

महावतार बाबाजी
Also known as: Mahāvatār Bābājī, Agastya (in some traditions), Kriya Yoga Master

About

A legendary yogi considered to be the founder of the Kriya Yoga lineage. Believed by his devotees to be an immortal who resides in the Himalayas. Revived the practice of Kriya Yoga through his disciple Lahiri Mahasaya. Represents the ideal of spiritual mastery and immortality.

Attributes

Immortal yogiKriya YogaHimalayan masterSpiritual teacher

Symbols

HimalayasKriya YogaLotusThird eye

Associated Mantras

Om Mahāvatār Bābājī Namaḥ
Kriya Yoga techniques

Scriptures

Autobiography of a YogiKriya Yoga teachings

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaWorldwide (Kriya Yoga tradition)

Iconography

Depicted as a youthful, radiant yogi with long hair, often in the Himalayas. Sometimes with third eye. Serene, transcendent expression.