Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj: Who Is He? Everything You Should Know About Instagram’s Viral Pookie Baba
Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj: Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj is a well-known spiritual teacher and Bhagavad Katha orator who is also referred to by Gen Z on Instagram as “Pookie Baba.” Over time, Guru Aniruddhacharya Ji has gained popularity on the internet by fusing humor with spiritual lessons and answering a wide range of common and uncommon questions from both his followers and the general public.
Baba Aniruddhacharya is the owner of the well-known Gauri Gopal Ashram in Vrindavan, where he oversees community service initiatives including feeding the underprivileged, helping widows and cows, and providing funds for underprivileged children’s education. His humorous and clever comments during his public speeches have contributed significantly to his renowned social media presence.
This is all you need to know about Instagram’s Pookie Baba Anniruddhacharya Ji. Learn more about his net worth and personal life below:
Early Years and Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj’s Family
Public documents indicate that Baba Aniruddhacharya Ji was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on September 27, 1989. Aniruddh Ram Tiwari is the true name of Guru Aniruddhacharya Ji. He began serving Lord Krishna in the Shri Radha-Krishna Temple as a young boy. He was raised in a religious setting and his father was a temple priest. Baba began reading the Shrimad Bhagwat and the Ramcharitmanas at an early age.
Guru Aniruddhacharya’s mother is Smt. Chhaya Bai, and his father is Shri Ram Naresh Tiwari. Smt. Aarti Tiwari is the spouse of Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj. His spouse, Aarti Tiwari, is a devotee of Radha Rani and Krishna, and like Aniruddhacharya Maharaj, she performs bhajans. Om and Shivu Tiwari are his two sons with his spouse.
Baba Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj’s Notable Works
In addition to reading the Bhagavad Katha and maintaining a robust social media presence, Baba Aniruddhacharya is a humanitarian and social worker. When Aniruddhacharya Ji founded Annapurna Rasoi in 2020, his fame increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 3,000 to 5,000 people are still fed every day by this communal project. At his Ashram in Vrindavan, Baba Aniruddhacharya also provides assistance to widows, cows, and elderly ladies who are destitute. Additionally, he helps impoverished youngsters with their educational requirements and funds the marriages of destitute females.
Baba Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj’s net worth
According to a number of media sources, Baba Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj’s net worth was around INR 25 crores as of mid-2025. The main sources of Aniruddhacharya Ji’s income are contributions, YouTube channel earnings, and Bhagavad Katha programs. According to estimates, Baba charges between INR 10 to 15 lakh for a week-long Bhagwat Katha program and between INR lakh and INR 3 lakh for a one-day event. It is estimated that he makes around INR 45 lakh a month.
Baba Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj’s Social Media Presence
Baba Aniruddhacharya Ji has more than 25 million followers on YouTube, Instagram, X, and other social media platforms. He is well-known around the globe for his original sayings and keen sense of humor. Additionally, he has the most YouTube followers for spiritual talks, according to the London World Book of Records.