Raghavendra Swami was a 17th-century Indian saint and yogi who was born in 1595 in Puri, Odisha. He was a prominent figure in the Haridwaad tradition of yoga and is revered as a saint by the Hindu community.

• He was born to a poor family and was married at a young age. However, he renounced worldly life and dedicated himself to the service of God.
• Raghavendra Swami was known for his extraordinary spiritual powers and his ability to heal the sick and the dying.
• He was a great devotee of Lord Krishna and was known for his deep love and devotion to the divine.
• He wrote several books on yoga and spirituality, including the "Raghavendra Charyartha" and the "Raghavendra Stotra".
• He is revered as a saint by the Hindu community and is celebrated with great fervor during the Raghavendra Jayanti festival.