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Top 10 Richest Saints and Babas in India with their net worth in 2024

Religion doesn’t teach you to run after money. Most devotional leaders advise their followers to focus on spiritual development. At the same time, there are numerous saints and babas in India who are able to garner immense wealth in their spiritual pursuits. 

These religious leaders have not only touched the lives of millions but have also shown the world that preaching goodness can be lucrative.

It is fair to say that these gurus are real icons of prosperity and goddess Lakshmi has been very kind to them.       

10 Richest Indian Babas and Saints in 2024

S. No.Name of the SaintNet Worth
1Swami NithyanandaRs. 10,000 Crore
2Baba RamdevRs. 1600 Crore
3Mata AmritanandamayiRs. 1500 Crore
4Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh InsaanRs. 1455 Crore
5Sri Sri Ravi ShankarRs. 1114 Crore
6Asaram BapuRs. 350 Crore
7Acharya BalkrishnaRs. 330 Crore
8Sadhguru Jaggi VasudevRs. 50 Crore
9Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji MaharajRs. 46 Crore
10Paul Dhinakaran BabaRs. 45 Crore

Top 10 Wealthiest Indian Babas and Saints 2024

  1. Swami Nithyananda
Real NameArunachalam Rajasekaran
Date of Birth1 January 1978
ReligionHinduism
Sources of IncomeNithyananda Dhyanapeetam
PhilosophyAdvaita Vedanta
Net WorthRs. 10,000 Crores

Born Arunachalam Rajasekaran, Swami Nithyananda is one of the richest saints not only in India but also in the world. He is the founder of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. It is a trust that owns multiple temples, gurukulas, and ashrams in various countries.

Interestingly, in 2020, he announced the creation of his own island nation called Kailaasa. He even launched the Reserve Bank of Kailaasa in August 2020 with the official gold currency known as the Kailashian dollar.

  1. Baba Ramdev
Real NameRamkishan Yadav
Year of Birth1965
ReligionHinduism
Sources of IncomePatanjali Ayurved, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Bharat Swabhiman Trust
Net WorthRs. 1600 Crore

One may not agree with the political ideology of Baba Ramdev but it is true that he has contributed a lot in the field of Yoga. In fact, he is often credited with popularising yoga among the general public of India.

Apart from being a Yoga teacher, he is also a renowned businessman. He is the founder of Patanjali Ayurved. It is an Indian multinational conglomerate holding company with a turnover of more than Rs. 31,000 crores. In April 2022, the Indian Express ranked Baba Ramdev 78th on the list of 100 Most Powerful Indians.

  1. Mata Amritanandamayi
Real NameSudhamani Idamannel
Date of Birth27 September 1953
ReligionHinduism
Sources of IncomeMātā Amritānandamayī Math, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
HonoursGandhi-King Award
Net WorthRs. 1500 Crores

Mata Amritanandamayi also known as Amma is one of the popular saints from South India. She is also revered as “The Hugging Saint” by her followers. In 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated her for her contribution to Swachh Bharat Mission.

Most of her income comes from Amrita Schools & Vishwa Vidyapeeth Colleges. According to financial trust, Amritanandamayi Trust has an estimated worth of more than Rs. 1500 crore. Mata Amritanandamayi is also the first recipient of Vishwaratna Puraskar (Gem of the World Award) by the Hindu Parliament.

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  1. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insaan
Real NameGurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan
Date of Birth15 August 1967
ReligionSikhism
Sources of IncomeDera Sacha Sauda (DSS)
Net WorthRs. 1455 Crore

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insaan is not only a religious leader but also a social worker, actor, singer, director, and composer. He has been in trouble due to a series of events in the past few years. Still, he is immensely rich and the head of Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS). DSS has 46 ashrams not only in India but also in other countries. In 2015, Indian Express placed him in the 96th position on its list of the 100 most powerful Indians. 

  1. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Real NameRavi Shankar
Date of Birth13 May 1956 (age 67)
ReligionHinduism
Sources of IncomeDonation, Workshops, and more
HonourPadma Vibhushan
Net WorthRs. 1114 Crore

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is one of the most famous spiritual leaders in India. He is the founder of the Art of Living Foundation. He was awarded Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian award in January 2016. Apart from this, he is also a recipient of the highest civilian honour from Colombia, Peru, and Paraguay.

Every year, he receives voluntary donations from his followers and participants of his meditation and self-development programs. These contributions play a significant role in sustaining the organisation and supporting its charitable initiatives.

  1. Asaram Bapu
Real NameAsumal Sirumalani Harpalani
Date of Birth17 April 1941
ReligionHinduism
Sources of IncomeShree Yog Vedanta Sewa Samiti
Net WorthRs. 350 Crore

Asumal Sirumalani Harpalani also known as Asaram Bapu is undoubtedly one of the most popular and controversial spiritual gurus in India. Currently, he is in prison yet incredibly rich with a net worth in the hundreds of crores.

He is the founder of Shri Yog Vedanta Sewa Samiti which has around 400 ashrams with 40 schools in India.

  1. Acharya Balkrishna
Real NameAcharya Balkrishna
Date of Birth4 August 1972
ReligionHinduism
Sources of IncomePatanjali Ayurved
Net WorthRs. 330 Crore

You might know Patanjali Ayurved for Baba Ramdev but Acharya Balkrishna is the chairman of this company. He has been able to establish and manage this huge company without a formal education. He started his journey with Ramdev in 1995 when they founded Divya Yoga Mandir Trust. According to The Wire, Balkrishna owns 94% of the company. He is also the second billionaire of Nepalese Origin. 

  1. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
Real NameJagadish Vasudev
Date of Birth3 September 1957
ReligionHinduism
Sources of IncomeDonations and Isha Foundation workshops
Net WorthRs. 50 Crore

Sadhguru is the chairman and founder of the Isha Foundation. He has been teaching yoga for several decades. Apart from Yoga, he is also a famous author. Through the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru has been involved in many social activism projects including Project GreenHands (PGH), Rally for Rivers, Cauvery Calling, and Save Soil. Currently, his net worth is around Rs. 50 Crore.

  1. Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji Maharaj
Real NameAvdhoot Shivanand Ji
Date of Birth26 March 1955
ReligionHinduism
Sources of IncomeDonations
Net WorthRs. 46 Crore

Avadhoot Baba Shivananda ji is a Hindu saint who guides millions of people all over the world. He is one of the few masters of Advait Shree Vidya Sadhana, which is the highest level of sadhana. He is the founder of Shiv Yog.

His simple teachings have been phenomenal in changing the lives of a large number of people. Every year, he receives huge donations from his followers making him one of the richest saints in India.

  1. Paul Dhinakaran Baba
Real NameDr. Paul Dhinakaran
Date of Birth4 September 1962
ReligionChristianity
Sources of IncomeDonations
Net WorthRs. 45 Crore

Paul Dhinakaran is a renowned spiritual leader who is equally known for his philanthropic work. He believes that modern education is the best way to bring change to society. With a PhD degree in Management, he has been working for society for the last many decades.

He is extremely wealthy courtesy of his Karunya Institute of Technology. It is an engineering college which he founded in 1986. Currently, there are more than 8000 students studying Science and Technology, Engineering, Arts, Media, and Management courses in the institute.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s net worth?

It is estimated to be around Rs. 1114 Crore.

Are these net worth figures accurate?

Please note that net worth figures for public figures like saints and babas can vary and may not be publicly disclosed. These estimates are based on available information and are subject to change.

How do these saints and babas earn their money?

The wealth of saints and babas often comes from donations and businesses associated with them.

Who is the richest female spiritual leader in India?

Mata Amritanandamayi, also known as Amma.

Are all saints in India wealthy?

No, all saints in India are not wealthy.

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