World's 'Oldest Saint' At Kumbh Mela

IMAGE: Swami Shivanand Saraswati, known as the 'world's oldest saint', claims to be 129 years old. Photograph: ANI

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'129-Year-Old' World's 'Oldest Saint' At Kumbh
Location: Prayagraj

Swami Shivanand Saraswati, known as the world's 'oldest saint', claims to be 129 years old.

Swami Saraswati says he has been attending the Kumbh Mela for over 100 years.

Speaking to ANI, the swami spoke about leading a life without 'desires' and how he follows a strict daily routine, waking at 3 am for meditation, chanting, and yoga, and eating only boiled food.

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