Bhaktamal | Kalki Bhagawan
Real name - Vijay Kumar Naidu
Other Name - Sri Bhagavan, Amma Bhagavan
Birth date - 7 March 1949
Birth Place - Natham, Tamil Nadu, India
Language: Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, English
Father - Sri Varadarajulu
Mother - Vaidarbhi Amma
Wife - Padmavathi
Marital status - Married
Founder - Oneness
Kalki Bhagawan is a spiritual figure in Southern India, known primarily for founding the Oneness Movement (also called the Oneness University, now Ekam) along with his wife Amma (Padmavati). He gained fame in the 1990s and 2000s through his teachings and promises of spiritual enlightenment.
He and his followers believe (or believed) he is the prophesied tenth and final avatar of Vishnu, who is supposed to appear at the end of the current age (Kali Yuga) to destroy evil and usher in a new era.
He promoted inner transformation, awakening, and spiritual enlightenment. His teachings focus on the dissolution of the ego and achieving a state of oneness with the universe. He has the Headquartered near Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. Known for its large Oneness Temple (Ekam), a white marble structure built to represent spiritual awakening and unity. Attracted a global following, including foreign seekers and spiritual tourists. Practices included energy transmissions (Deeksha), meditation, and workshops for personal transformation.
Kalki Bhagawan is believed to be alive but not active publicly, and his son NKV Krishna plays a major role in the movement now. The movement has shifted from being centered around divine claims to focusing more on universal consciousness, peace, and well-being.