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Paramahansa Yogananda

Yogi, Kriya Yoga guru and founder of Self-Realization Fellowship (1893-1952)

Paramahansa Yogananda was born on January 5, 1893 in Gorakhpur, India and died on March 7, 1952, aged 59.

Born

January 5, 1893

Paramahansa Yogananda died aged 59.

Died: March 7, 1952

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Birthplace
Gorakhpur, India
Professions
autobiographer, yogi, philosopher, preacher, writer
Citizenship
British Raj, India, Dominion of India

More about Paramahansa Yogananda

Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Birth name
Mukunda Lal Ghosh

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Questions people ask

How old was Paramahansa Yogananda when they died?

Paramahansa Yogananda died aged 59.

When is Paramahansa Yogananda’s birthday?

Paramahansa Yogananda’s recorded birthday is January 5.

Where was Paramahansa Yogananda born?

Paramahansa Yogananda was born in Gorakhpur, India.

What was Paramahansa Yogananda’s name at birth?

Paramahansa Yogananda’s recorded birth name is Mukunda Lal Ghosh.

When did Paramahansa Yogananda die?

Paramahansa Yogananda died on March 7, 1952.