Neem Karoli Baba : Behind the Name Indeed, while not much is known about his birth and early years, disciple Ram Dass does tell of the story whereby the guru left home to restart his spiritual pilgrimage in 1958, and where he attained his most famous name: Neem Karoli Baba . Then known as Baba Laxman Das, during his second wandering Baba boarded a train without a ticket, leading the conductor to halt the train and force Neem Karoli Baba to disembark at Neem Karoli village in the Farrukhabad ... Explore the divine presence of Neem Karoli Baba , the mystic saint of India whose teachings of unconditional love, service, and devotion continue to inspire people around the world. Neem Karoli Baba , or Neeb Karori Baba , is known to his followers as Maharaj Ji. He is a highly revered saint and devotee of Lord Hanuman. In the West, he was the guru to several Americans who traveled to India in the 1960s and 1970s. Baba Ram Dass, Bhagavan Das, Krishna Das, and Jai Uttal are some of the best-known of these students. He is a spiritual master who has inspired many modern days influencers such as Virat Kohli (cricketer), Anushka Sharma (Bollywood Actress), Julia Roberts ... 10 Things You Should Be Aware of Before Visiting Neem Karoli Baba Kainchi Dham A beautiful and peaceful ashram commonly referred to as Kainchi Dham is found in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand. It attracts masses of followers from all over the world who come seeking blessings from Neem Karoli Baba , a saint who was known for his love, wisdom, and miracles.