Nilkanth Varni

A true story of an 11-year-old child yogi who accomplished an epic pilgrimage.

On 29 June 1792, an 11 year old boy in India left the comfort of his home and set out alone on an extraordinary journey to explore the world beyond, to experience nature, to seek knowledge and to help people. Discover India and its rich history and culture through the incredible true-life story of Neelkanth, who walked for 7 years, over 12,000 kilometers, barefoot, with few possessions, across the length and breadth of this fabled land. His journey remains a timeless odyssey into the soul of one of the world’s oldest cultures.

It is a story of courage and perseverance, including his amazing trek through the freezing winters of the Himalayas. It is a story of fearlessness when face to face with death. It is the story of a child’s mysterious ability not only to survive, but to absorb wisdom and to selflessly share it with those he met along the way.

This child’s unforgettable journey has inspired millions of people in India and beyond for more than 200 years. Experience the magnificent beauty of India and the adventures of Nilkanth Varni across India which are both breathtaking and inspirational.

Nilkanth Varni: The Epic Pilgrimage of a Child-Yogi App is based on the intrepid true story of an 11-year-old child yogi who single-handedly accomplished a seven-year epic pilgrimage across the length and breadth of India. His spiritual adventures reflect an amazing story of determination, fearlessness, austerity, service, faith and compassion.

Upon concluding his pilgrimage at the age of 18, Nilkanth Varni, who later became known as Bhagwan Swaminarayan, ushered in a moral and spiritual renaissance in Gujarat and resuscitated the glorious bhakti tradition. As a translation of one section of the definitive five-volume biography of Bhagwan Swaminarayan by Harshadrai Dave, Nilkanth Varni: The Epic Pilgrimage of a Child-Yogi is the most comprehensive account of Bhagwan Swaminarayan's time as Nilkanth Varni available in English today.