Religion & Philosophy

Historical Figures

Swami Vivekananda

Hindu monk and philosopher who introduced Vedanta and Yoga to the West

1863 – 1902

Literature

Sri Aurobindo

Philosopher, yogi, poet and early nationalist leader

1872 – 1950

Historical Figures

Guru Nanak

Founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus

1469 – 1539

Historical Figures

Ramana Maharshi

Sage of Arunachala and teacher of self-enquiry

1879 – 1950

Activism & Humanitarian

Mother Teresa

Founder of the Missionaries of Charity; Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Catholic saint

1910 – 1997

Politics & Leadership

Yogi Adityanath

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh since 2017

Born 1972