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The viral video featuring an elderly man purportedly aged 188 years, allegedly rescued from a cave near Bengaluru, has been widely circulated on social media. However, this claim has been debunked through multiple fact-checks.https://www.oneindia.com/+4@mathrubhumi+4www.ndtv.com+4

🧓 Who Is the Man in the Video?

The individual in the video is identified as Siyaram Baba, a Hindu saint residing in the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh. He is believed to be around 109–110 years old, not 188 as claimed in the viral posts. Siyaram Baba is known for his ascetic lifestyle and deep devotion to Lord Hanuman. He reportedly spends up to 21 hours a day reading scriptures and has lived a life of simplicity, often wearing only a loincloth, regardless of the weather .https://www.oneindia.com/+6www.ndtv.com+6News18+6https://www.oneindia.com/+4Telgu Post+4The Express Tribune+4News18+1Telgu Post+1

📹 The Viral Video and Its Misrepresentation

The video was initially shared by a user named 'Concerned Citizen' on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with the caption: “This Indian man has just been found in a cave. It's alleged he's 188 years old. Insane.” The post quickly garnered millions of views. However, the claim was soon flagged as misinformation. The platform X issued a disclaimer stating, “Misinformation! The elderly man is a Hindu Saint named 'Siyaram Baba' who lives in Madhya Pradesh, India. According to reports he is about 110 years old” .@mathrubhumi+1www.ndtv.com+1www.ndtv.comThe Express Tribune+2mint+2www.ndtv.com+2

🕉️ Siyaram Baba's Life and Practices

Born in Mumbai, Siyaram Baba abandoned his household after encountering a saint and traveled to the Himalayas to perform penance. He has lived in an ashram in Khargone district for many years. His lifestyle is strictly ascetic, and he is known to have stood on one leg for ten years as atonement .mint+6News18+6https://www.oneindia.com/+6www.ndtv.com+1News18+1

⚠️ Public Reaction and Legal Measures

Following the spread of the video, the Jaisalmer police registered a case under the IT Act against individuals involved in filming and distributing inappropriate content. Authorities have warned that sharing such videos on social media could lead to legal consequences .Bhaskar English

✅ Conclusion

While the video of Siyaram Baba has captivated many, the exaggerated claims about his age are unfounded. The incident highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it, especially in the digital age where misinformation can spread rapidly.The Express Tribune+2mint+2www.ndtv.com