Aniruddhacharya
Indian Hindu spiritual leader and religious storyteller (born 1989)
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Aniruddhacharya (born Anil Ram Tiwari, 27 September 1989), is an Indian Hindu religious orator and self-styled guru known for his controversial remarks.[2][3]
27 September 1989
Aniruddhacharya | |
|---|---|
| Personal life | |
| Born | Anil Ram Tiwari 27 September 1989 |
| Spouse | Arti Tiwari[1] |
| Other names | Krishna Baba, Das Aniruddh |
| Occupation | Spiritual teacher, religious storyteller |
| Website | aniruddhacharya |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Religious career | |
| Post | Founder, Gauri Gopal Ashram, Vrindavan |
Alongside delivering spiritual discourses, Aniruddhacharya Ji is actively involved in social service initiatives. He has established the "Gauri Gopal Vriddh Ashram" in Vrindavan, which currently houses over 300 elderly women.
He also runs a free community kitchen where thousands of devotees are served meals (*Prasadam*) daily.Gouri Gopal Vridh ashram, Vrindavan Anna chatra Prasadam-Gouri Gopal Anna
Also, a lot of Bollywood celebrities visited his Vridh ashram in Vrindavan.
For his great work, he received an "Honorary *Doctorate degree* in Humanity and Spiritual Education" from Institutions in the USA & South Africa. Additionally, he has been honoured by the "World Book of Records, London" in 2023. Doctorate degree
He received his spiritual teachings (Diksha) from Saint Shree Giriraj Shastri Maharaj and belongs to the shri Ramanuja Sampradaya.
His official Youtube channel as 'Aniruddhacharya ji' has achieved a milestone of over 10 million subscribers. Awards and Recognition
Early life and family
Aniruddhacharya was born on 27 September 1989 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. His father was a local Hindu priest.[4][5]
He studied Hindu scriptures including the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana, which later informed his religious discourses.[6] He is married to Arti Tiwari and has two sons.[1]
Career
Aniruddhacharya delivers religious discourses across India, particularly focused on the Bhagavata Purana and related Hindu scriptures.[7][8] He is associated with charitable and religious activities in Vrindavan, including the operation of a Gauri Gopal Ashram that supports community services such as cow protection, an old-age home, monkey welfare, and educational programs.[9][10]
Media appearances
- He appeared as a guest on the reality television show Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment in 2024.[11]
- He claimed to decline an offer to participate in Bigg Boss 18, citing that the format did not align with his personal values.[12][13] But later appeared as a guest during the premiere episode of the show, where he presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita to host Salman Khan.[14]
Public image and controversies
Aniruddhacharya has faced public criticism for controversial remarks.
In July 2025, Aniruddhacharya faced criticism after a video of his remarks at the Gauri Gopal Ashram in Vrindavan circulated on social media. In the clip, he commented on women marrying at or after the age of 25, implying that some may have been involved in multiple relationships. The remarks were widely condemned as sexist, prompting criticism from women’s rights groups, lawyers, and public figures.[15]
In August 2025, he issued an apology following backlash over his remark that "unmarried women have loose character."[16]
In September 2024, he issued an apology following backlash over a statement involving Lord Shiva.[17] He has also been criticised for comments regarding clothing and sexual violence.[18][19] He has also been the subject of internet memes, particularly for his remarks on topics such as food and daily habits.[20][21][22]
In 2022, he drew widespread criticism after making controversial remarks about women during a religious discourse. He claimed that excessive beauty in women is a fault, suggesting that figures from Hindu mythology like Sita and Draupadi suffered because they were "more beautiful than necessary."[23] The comments were widely condemned as misogynistic and blamed for promoting a victim-blaming mindset. Public figures and social media users criticised the statement, and an FIR was filed in Mathura for allegedly insulting revered female figures of Hinduism.[23]