Yoga practitioner Shivanand Baba of Kashi passes away
Shivanand Baba, a yoga practitioner and resident of Kashi who had been conferred the Padma Shri for serving society through yoga, passed away; Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death on 4 May 2025.
Summary
Shivanand Baba, a yoga practitioner and resident of Kashi, passed away, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death on 4 May 2025. The Prime Minister said Shivanand Baba's life, dedicated to yoga and spiritual practice, would continue to inspire every generation, and recalled that he had been honoured with the Padma Shri for serving society through yoga.
Key facts
- Person
- Shivanand Baba, yoga practitioner
- Residence
- Kashi
- Honour
- Padma Shri, for serving society through yoga
- PM's condolence
- 4 May 2025
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Shivanand Baba of Kashi, who passed away in May 2025, had been honoured with which award for serving society through yoga?
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Correct answer: B — Padma Shri
The Prime Minister recalled that Shivanand Baba was honoured with the Padma Shri for serving society through yoga.