About
Hindu monk who died while fasting to save the Ganges river from pollution caused by illegal mining in the Hardwar district.
Before Fame
He left home in 1995, leaving only a letter to his family.
Trivia
As a result of his death, the Uttarakhand government banned mining all over the Hardwar district.
Family Life
His mother Kalpana Jha referred to him as Girish.
Associated With
He and Nigerian religious leader T.B. Joshua are both famous for fasting.
