Nochur venkataraman biography meaning

Since the time of the Sapta Rishis India has been a blessed land. A land of ancient Rishis in search of the ultimate Truth.

While Patanjali, Buddha, Mahavira, Shankara, Nanak… may be known to the world there are many more. Some are well known – but every village and town has a story to tell.

The list of Rishis, Siddhars, Nayanars, Alwars, Avadhootas, Holy Men & Women who attained enlightenment following their chosen paths is long. While starting the blog I thought this was an easy 1 day job. Down the line I realised the job is colossal and I may not have done justice.

But this is a start, I have been searching for consolidated information like this and none exists. I thus seek inputs and feedback to keep expanding the BLOG.

The scope of this BLOG is to document the great enlightened souls of India in the recent past, specifically after 1850.

Why 1850?  The last 150 years seemed like the recent