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Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji, affectionately known as "Malladihalli Swamiji" or "Tiruka," was a stellar yogi, an expert Ayurveda practitioner, and a compassionate social reformer. He dedicated his life to the physical, mental, and spiritual uplifting of rural society. He founded the Anatha Sevashrama in Malladihalli, Karnataka, transforming a small village into a thriving hub of education, healthcare, and yoga. Early Life and Spiritual Awakening

Swamiji later met his ultimate guru, , an enigmatic ascetic and master of traditional medicine. Under Palani Swami’s guidance, Kumaraswamy mastered Ayurvedic pharmacology, pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha), and Marma Chikitsa (the science of vital energy points). Following his guru’s instructions to serve the most neglected strata of society, he eventually arrived in Malladihalli in 1943, making it his permanent abode. The Birth of Anatha Sevashrama malladihalli sri raghavendra swamiji

The sleepy village of , near Holalkere in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka, was a remote and obscure place. It was here that the wandering Kumaraswamy, now fully transformed into the yogi Sri Raghavendra Swamiji, arrived in 1943. Donning simple khadi attire, he was initially dismissed by the locals as just another itinerant sadhu. But his determination was unwavering. He began visiting local schools, not to preach religion, but to demonstrate the profound benefits of yogic exercises to the students. His practical, no-nonsense approach slowly began to win hearts, and the community started addressing him with the respect due to a swamiji . Early Life and Spiritual Awakening Swamiji later met