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BKS Iyengar Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 11, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

BKS Iyengar Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

BKS Iyengar Facts

Full NameBKS Iyengar
BirthdateDecember 14, 1918
Birth PlaceIndia
Age (in 2024)105 Years Old
ZodiacSagittarius
OccupationTeacher

BKS Iyengar Age & Birthday

BKS Iyengar is best known as Teacher who has born on December 14, 1918 in India. Currently, BKS Iyengar is 105 years, 11 months and 28 days old. BKS Iyengar will celebrate 106th birthday on Saturday, 14th of December 2024. Below the countdown to BKS Iyengar upcoming birthday.

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BKS Iyengar Biography

About

Widely regarded as one of the world's most distinguished teachers of yoga, this creator of Iyengar Yoga wrote several books outlining his philosophy and practice. He was a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Padma Vibhushan.

Before Fame

During his childhood years, he suffered from malnutrition and was, at different times, diagnosed with tuberculosis, malaria, and typhoid fever. On the invitation of his sister's husband, the yogi Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, he began practicing yoga as a means of improving his health.

Trivia

A philanthropist as well as a yogi, he donated millions of rupees to the Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens in Mysore, India.

Family Life

With his wife Ramamani, he raised one son and five daughters. Two of his children, Prashant and Geeta, became world-famous yoga teachers.

Associated With

The renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin was among Iyengar's yoga disciples.

Top Asked Questions about BKS Iyengar

How old is BKS Iyengar in 2024?

BKS Iyengar is 105 years old today.

When was BKS Iyengar born?

BKS Iyengar was born on December 14, 1918 in India.

What is BKS Iyengar zodiac sign?

BKS Iyengar zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What was BKS Iyengar best known for?

BKS Iyengar was best known as Teacher.

Fun Facts about BKS Iyengar's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about BKS Iyengar's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • BKS Iyengar was born on Saturday, 348th day / 50th week of 1918
  • BKS Iyengar has Sagittarius zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of BKS Iyengar birthday is XIV.XII.MCMXVIII
  • BKS Iyengar's birthstone is Turquoise
  • BKS Iyengar's birth flower is Narcissus that symbolize sweetness, self-esteem & vanity
  • BKS Iyengar age in year is 105 years old
  • BKS Iyengar age in month is 1271 months old
  • BKS Iyengar age in day is 38714 days old
  • BKS Iyengar age in hour is 929136 hours old
  • BKS Iyengar age in minute is 55748160 minutes old
  • BKS Iyengar age in second is 3344889600 seconds old
  • Next BKS Iyengar birthday is on Sunday, December 14th 2025
  • BKS Iyengar age in next birthday (2025) is 106 years old

Historical Events on BKS Iyengar Birthday (December 14)

Below are historical events that coincided with BKS Iyengar's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1972Apollo program: Eugene Cernan is the most recent person to walk on the moon, after he and Harrison Schmitt complete the third and final extravehicular activity (EVA) of the Apollo 17 mission.
1981Arab-Israeli conflict: Israel's Knesset ratifies the Golan Heights Law, extending Israeli law to the Golan Heights.
1985Wilma Mankiller takes office as the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
1986Qasba Aligarh massacre: Over 400 Muhajirs killed in revenge killings in Qasba colony after a raid on Pashtun heroin processing and distribution center in Sohrab Goth by the security forces.
1992War in Abkhazia: Siege of Tkvarcheli: A helicopter carrying evacuees from Tkvarcheli is shot down, resulting in at least 52 deaths, including 25 children. The incident catalyses more concerted Russian military intervention on behalf of Abkhazia.
1994Construction begins on the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze river.
1995Yugoslav Wars: The Dayton Agreement is signed in Paris by the leaders of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
1998Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav Army ambushes a group of Kosovo Liberation Army fighters attempting to smuggle weapons from Albania into Kosovo, killing 36.
1999Torrential rains cause flash floods in Vargas, Venezuela, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths, the destruction of thousands of homes, and the complete collapse of the state's infrastructure.
2003Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf narrowly escapes an assassination attempt.
2004The Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world, is formally inaugurated near Millau, France.
2012Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting: Twenty-eight people, including the gunman, are killed in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
2013A reported coup attempt in South Sudan leads to continued fighting and hundreds of casualties.
2017The Walt Disney Company announces that it would acquire 21st Century Fox, including the 20th Century Fox movie studio, for $52.4 billion.
2020A total solar eclipse is visible from parts of the South Pacific Ocean, southern South America, and the South Atlantic Ocean.
1988The birth of Nicolas Batum, French basketball player
1988The birth of Nate Ebner, American football player
1988The birth of Vanessa Hudgens, American actress and singer
1988The birth of Hayato Sakamoto, Japanese baseball player
1989The birth of Sam Burgess, English rugby league player
1989The birth of Pedro Roberto Silva Botelho, Brazilian footballer
1989The birth of Onew, South Korean singer-songwriter and dancer
1991The birth of Ben Henry, New Zealand rugby league player
1991The birth of Offset, American rapper
1992The birth of Tori Kelly, American singer-songwriter
1992The birth of Ryo Miyaichi, Japanese footballer
1993The birth of Antonio Giovinazzi, Italian race car driver
1995The birth of Calvyn Justus, South African swimmer
1996The birth of Li Zijun, Chinese figure skater
1997The birth of DK Metcalf, American football player
2013The death of George Rodrigue, American painter (b. 1944)
2014The death of Theo Colborn, American zoologist and academic (b. 1927)
2014The death of Irene Dalis, American soprano and pianist (b. 1925)
2014The death of Louis Alphonse Koyagialo, Congolese politician, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (b. 1947)
2014The death of Bess Myerson, American model, activist, game show panelist and television personality; Miss America 1945 (b. 1924)
2014The death of Fred Thurston, American football player (b. 1933)
2015The death of Terry Backer, American soldier and politician (b. 1954)
2015The death of Glen Sonmor, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1929)
2015The death of Vadym Tyshchenko, Ukrainian footballer and manager (b. 1963)
2015The death of Lillian Vernon, German-American businesswoman and philanthropist, founded the Lillian Vernon Company (b. 1927)
2016The death of Paulo Evaristo Arns, Brazilian cardinal (b. 1921)
2016The death of Bernard Fox, Welsh actor (b. 1927)
2017The death of Yu Kwang-chung, Chinese writer (b. 1928)
2019The death of Chuy Bravo, Mexican-American comedian and actor (b. 1956)
2020The death of GĂ©rard Houllier, French Football manager (b. 1947)

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