![]() ![]() It is a compilation of formula for ritual offerings) and that he is from the clan of Rishi Kashyap and that his moon sign is Meena (Pisces). He also added that he is a Yajurvedi Brahmin (Yajurveda is one of the four Vedas and one of the scriptures of Hinduism. On another occasion, Swami said that his last name was Nrusimha Bhan. ![]() Once a disciple asked Swami a question about his birth, Swami responded that he had originated from a banyan tree (vata-vriksha in Marathi). Like Shirdi Sai Baba and Gajanan Maharaj, Swami’s origin remains obscure. He usually lived at the residence of his disciple Cholappa, where his shrine is presently located. Swami Samarth arrived at Akkalkot in 1856 on receiving an invitation from Chintopant Tol and then stayed on the outskirts of the town. He resided there for 22 years, where he also chose to leave his body in 1878. Though Swami traveled far and wide, He finally settled in this place called ‘Akkalkot’ (situated in district Solapur of Maharashtra state of India). Shri Akkalkot Niwasi Maharaj (the great Sage of Akkalkot), also known as Swami Samarth, is considered the third incarnation of Lord Dattatreya.
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