Sri Ballu Mama

Sri Ballu Mama of Admapur was a shepherd from the Kuruba Gowda/Dhangar community. Despite his humble occupation, he is revered as a saint with millions of followers across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. As a shepherd, he interacted with individuals often marginalized and burdened by vices and poor habits. While such interactions typically influence a shepherd, Balumama was no ordinary shepherd. Instead of being affected by the negative elements surrounding him, Balumama profoundly impacted those he encountered. The lives of these individuals, marked by vice and immorality, were transformed almost beyond recognition through his guidance.

Sri Ballu Mama of Admapur was a shepherd from the Kuruba Gowda/Dhangar community. Despite his humble occupation, he is revered as a saint with millions of followers across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. As a shepherd, he interacted with individuals often marginalized and burdened by vices and poor habits. While such interactions typically influence a shepherd, Balumama was no ordinary shepherd. Instead of being affected by the negative elements surrounding him, Balumama profoundly impacted those he encountered. The lives of these individuals, marked by vice and immorality, were transformed almost beyond recognition through his guidance. more