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