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Rs. 150000 for 'katha' program, Rs 200000 in YouTube earnings! Monthly income of controversial 'Pookie Baba' Aniruddhacharya will SHOCK you, its Rs...
Aniruddhacharya Maharaj (File)
Controversial 'kathavachak (religious orator), Aniruddh Ram Tiwari, aka Aniruddhacharya Maharaj aka 'Pookie Baba', known for making unfiltered misogynistic and sexist comments, has triggered another firestorm with his recent remarks on 25-year-old unmarried girls and women in live-in relationships. How much is Aniruddhacharya's monthly income?
Aniruddhacharya, a self-proclaimed spiritual leader, is also famous for his luxurious lifestyle, and is often seen roaming around in his various luxury cars, including a Tesla Model Y and a Volvo XC-90.
The main source of Aniruddhacharya's income are programs where he delivers religious discourses and narrates 'kathas' (stories) from Hindu religious epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, and scriptures, particularly the Bhagavata Purana, according to a report by the Economic Times.
As per the report, the religious orator charges between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 3 lakh for a daylong katha, and Rs 10-15 lakh for a week-long program. Aniruddhacharya's total assets are estimated to be worth Rs 25 crore, while his monthly income is believed to be around Rs 45 lakh, according to various reports.
Additionally, Aniruddhacharya Maharaj also charges various amounts for participating in religious events, and earns about Rs 2 lakh per month from his YouTube channel which has millions of subscribers. What's the controversy surrounding him?
Aniruddhacharya recent triggered outrage with his misogynistic remarks on unmarried women, and those opting for live-in relationships. 'Girls used to get married at 14 and blended into families, but now 25-year-olds come after 'roaming around with multiple men',' he was heard saying as saying.
The orator's comments has triggered severe backlash from women's rights groups, with a group of women lawyers in Mathura filing a case against him in the ACJM First Court.
Meanwhile, Aniruddhacharya's father Ramnaresh Tiwari, who is also a known 'kathavachak', has filed a case at the Vrindavan police station, alleging that AI-doctored videos have been used to defame his son.
