Religious Figures from India

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Indians Religious Figures of all time. This list of famous Indians Religious Figures is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Indians Religious Figures.

1. #1

   

   Mahavira

   599 BC - 527 BC

   HPI 81.7778 langs

   Mahavira is most famous for being the founder of Jainism. He was a prince who renounced his throne and became a monk.

2. #2

   

   Ānanda

   600 BC - 500 BC

   HPI 78.7750 langs

   Ananda is most famous for being the Buddha's attendant. He was present at the Buddha's death and was one of the first to understand the...Read moreShow less

   Ananda is most famous for being the Buddha's attendant. He was present at the Buddha's death and was one of the first to understand the Buddha's teachings.

3. #3

   

   A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

   1896 - 1977

   HPI 77.8664 langs

   Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is most famous for his translations of the Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam.

4. #4

   

   Sathya Sai Baba

   1926 - 2011

   HPI 75.2358 langs

   Sathya Sai Baba is most famous for his ability to perform miracles. He has also been known to heal people and predict future events.

5. #5

   

   Guru Gobind Singh

   1666 - 1708

   HPI 73.6861 langs

   Guru Gobind Singh is most famous for founding the Sikh religion and being the last human guru.

6. #6

   

   Maudgalyayana

   568 BC - 484 BC

   HPI 71.5137 langs

   Maudgalyayana is most famous for his ability to read minds and see the future. He is also known for being one of the Buddha's ten major...Read moreShow less

   Maudgalyayana is most famous for his ability to read minds and see the future. He is also known for being one of the Buddha's ten major disciples.

7. #7

   

   Mahākāśyapa

   550 BC - 549 BC

   HPI 71.1332 langs

   Mahākāśyapa is most famous for being the last of the Buddha's disciples.

8. #8

   

   Dayananda Saraswati

   1824 - 1883

   HPI 70.3743 langs
9. #9

   

   Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

   1486 - 1534

   HPI 70.2653 langs

   Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is most famous for his teachings of the Hare Krishna mantra and the chanting of the Holy Names of God.

10. #10

    

    Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri

    1855 - 1936

    HPI 69.7626 langs