The revered Peethadheeswar of Aawahan Peeth, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Shri Shri 1008 Anant Shri Vibhushit Avdhoot Baba Arun Giri Ji Maharaj, also known as 'Environment Baba', is a revered personality in the spiritual landscape of India. He has dedicated his life to the highest causes of environmental protection, human welfare, and yoga sadhana. Born in the lap of the Himalayas, Baba Arun Giri Ji's early life was spent under the tutelage of his guru, Mahayogi Tara Shankar Ji and later Mahayogi Pilot Baba, where he received higher education in spirituality, yoga, and sadhana.