Aniruddhacharya's Rs 25 crore net worth: Know Pookie Baba's income sources, love story, latest controversy and more
Aniruddhacharya Maharaj's controversial comment on live-in relationships
Aniruddhacharya said that - If you marry a 25 year old girl, most likely she already has a past and such a marriage won't last. pic.twitter.com/lEG0Wd1teU — ︎ ︎venom (@venom1s) July 19, 2025
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Aniruddhacharya Maharaj, a.k.a. Pookie Baba, is once again making headlines, surrounded by the latest controversy. On Tuesday, Bollywood actress Disha Patani's sister, Khushboo Patani, didn't hold back in confronting the spiritual guru Aniruddhacharya Maharaj, slamming his misogynistic remarks about women in live-in relationships. Known for his playful yet polarising messaging as 'Pookie Baba,' Aniruddhacharya was born as Anirudh Ram Tiwari in 1989 and has risen to fame through devotional discourses and online platforms, reporting an estimated net worth of Rs 4 to Rs 5 crore, derived from kathas, YouTube earnings, and donations, according toAniruddhacharya has once again sparked controversy with a viral video where he allegedly said, "Ladke laate hain 25 saal ki ladkiyon ko, jo 4-5 jagah mooh maar ke aati hain."As soon as the video surfaced on social media, it quickly went viral. Even Khushboo Patani responded strongly to the comment, saying that if the person in question had been in front of her, she would have shown him what it truly means to speak out. She also condemned the behaviour as anti-national, expressing frustration that so many spineless men in the society blindly support someone she referred to in harsh terms."Agar ye mere saamne hota, to mai isko samjha deti ki mooh maarna kya hota hai... These are anti-nationalists... All the spineless men of this society are following this bastard."Well, in spite of the ongoing controversy, Aniruddhacharya Maharaj remains highly visible, particularly within the spiritual communities and also on social media.Currently, in 2025, Maharaj's estimated net worth is calculated to be around Rs 25 crore, as per One India. Aniruddhacharya is also known to charge between Rs 1 and Rs 3 lakhs for a single-day Katha, while a seven-day Bhagwat Katha can bring in Rs 10 to Rs 15 lakhs, reportsIn the previous year,reported his monthly earnings to be around Rs 45 lakhs, with income generated via spiritual events and his popular YouTube channel. As per the report, he donates most of his earnings to charity, reflecting his commitment to using wealth to help others. His major sources of income include:Talking about Aniruddhacharya Maharaj's personal life, you must know that he is leading a happy married life with his wife, named Arti Tiwari. In recent times, Pookie Baba has reportedly been dropping pictures with his gorgeous wife on his Instagram account.Not only this, but during one of his sessions, he opened up about his wife, Arti Tiwari, highlighting her dedication to study even after 13 years of marriage. He shared that he has been financially supporting her academic journey, emphasising how crucial education is in the modern world.The spiritual leader also mentioned that he never discouraged Arti from pursuing her studies and revealed that she had enrolled in college around the time they got married.Aniruddhacharya Maharaj was born as Anirudh Ram Tiwari on September 27, 1989, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. He is a well-known Indian spiritual leader and devotional storyteller.Aniruddhacharya Maharaj is married to Arti Tiwari, affectionately known by followers as 'Guru Mata.' She holds a Ph.D. in psychology and continued her studies even after her marriage. According tothe couple has two sons, named Om Tiwari and Shivu Tiwari.
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