Swami Haridhos Giri
Swami Haridhos Giri (Hari-daas), affectionately called Guruji was born in the month of Margazgi (January) in the Tamil Calendar under the auspicious star of Utharattathi. He was born in the town of Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, South India.
His father Sri Nott Annaji Rao, was an ardent bhagavatha and devotee of Swami Gnananada Giri. His mother was a very pious soul. Swami Haridhos Giri has gone to a lot of countries and has given so many awesome speeches and sang bhajans just like Swami Vivekananda. He has even spoken about Swami Vivekananda. He is the Chief Disciple of Swami Gnanananda Giri. He devoted his entire life to serve Lord Panduranga and his guru, Gnanananda Giri. During his time, he established a spiritual haven in Thennangur–Dakshina Halasyam in South India. Swami Haridhos Giri built the temple of Panduranga, shrine of his beloved guru Gnanananda Giri and also he has built cottages for people to stay, temples, and canteen. Swami Haridhos Giri raised funds for 14 years and built the place.
He traveled all over the world including Singapore, Malaysia and other countries to spread Namasankeerthanam as he was instructed by his guru Gnanananda Giri. He has thousands of devotees followers all over the world.
He attained Jala samadhi at Koteeshwar, around 3 km north of Rudraprayag/Himalayas in the year 1994. There is a Hindu temple dedicated to Koteeshwar Mahadev in Koteeshwar. Namananda Giri, Principal Disciple of Haridhos Giri built Bhajan Platform in memory of Swami Haridhos Giri and dedicated it to him.