Swaminarayan
Founder and deity of the Swaminarayan sect
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Summary
Swaminarayan was born on April 3, 1781[1], in Chhapaiya[2]. He died on June 1, 1830[3], in Gadhada[4]. He worked as a religious leader[5], yogi[6], and spiritual teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,860 views/month, #6,442 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Field of work: Hinduism[9]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Instance of: God[12]
- Commons category: Swaminarayan[13]
- Canonization status: saint[14]
- Topic's main category: Category:Swaminarayan[15]
- Commons gallery: Swaminarayan[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Sanskrit[17]
Why It Matters
Swaminarayan has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
FAQs
Where was Swaminarayan born?
Swaminarayan's place of birth was Chhapaiya[2].
Where did Swaminarayan die?
Swaminarayan died in Gadhada[4].
What did Swaminarayan do for work?
Swaminarayan worked as a religious leader[5], yogi[6], and spiritual teacher[7].