Shyam Sadhu, Wiki, Bio, Age, Life, Social Work, Family, Facts & More
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Shyam Sadhu is an 80 years old Indian social activist, environmentalist and a YouTuber from Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh, known for his love for monkeys. His real name is Krishna Kumar Mishra is who currently living with his family in Rae Bareli. Shyam Sadhu had fast for 49 days after MK Gandhi to give the status of the national river for Ganga river.
He was born on 2 June 1937 in Bermo of district Hazaribagh of Jharkhand (then Bihar) in British India.
He is known for organizing Vanarbhoj or feasts for monkeys on a daily. He says instead of offering sweets and fruits to the idol of Lord Hanuman in the temple, people should serve and feed the living monkey, as monkeys are considered the personification of Lord Hanuman. Feeding and the loving animal is real worship of Gods.
In some of his videos uploaded on his YouTube channel has crossed more than 3.5 Million views. the cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted shared one of his videos on Twitter and appreciated his work.
Krishna Kumar Mishra brings home orphan animals who get injured and abandoned, whether its monkeys, cows, calves, dogs, donkeys, or pigs, he does not discriminate. He tries his best to get these injured animals treated, though he is not financially well. He has been doing this for such huge numbers of decades. He is 80 years old now, still he is relentless and exceptionally dynamic.
His cause has been covered by various news channels and media houses including Dainik Jagaran, News 18, The Quint, Scroll.in, and MNS.com etc.
He has been doing this for so many decades. He is nearing 80 years of age now, still, he is unstoppable and very active. He spends all the money he receives or he has on these animals.
Quick Facts
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| Shyam Sadhu and his wife Satyabhama Mishra in Rae Bareli |
Name: Shyam Sadhu
Real Name: Krishna Kumar Mishra
Other Names: Vanar Baba, Kutta Baba, Gadaha Baba, Suwar Baba
Date of Birth: 2 June 1937
Place of Birth: Bermo, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, British India
Father's Name: Bal Bhardar Saran Mishra (served as inspector in Hazari Bagh police station)
Mother's Name: Not Known
Marital Status: Married
Wife: Satyabhama Mishra
Children: 2 Daughter; Geeta Mishra and Anjali Mishra
Resident: Raebareli, UP
Occupation: Social activist
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| Shyam Sadhu and monkeys |
Some lesser known facts about Shyam Sadhu
⦁ He appreciates PM Modi's work and has done many Vaanar Bhoj in PM's name.
⦁ He gets financial help from his YuTube followers to conduct his social work.
⦁ Sadhu Shyam was offered 30 lakh bribe for criticizing PM Narendra Modi by the leaders of an opposition party.
⦁ He is also known by the name of Monkey Man.