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When and where was Anandamayi Ma born?

Anandamayi Ma’s earthly life began on 30 April 1896, in the small village of Kheora, then part of British India. This village setting, modest and rural, formed the immediate backdrop for the birth of one who would later be revered as a great Hindu saint and mystic. At that time, Kheora lay within a region administered under British rule, in the broader Bengal area, which was a significant cultural and spiritual heartland.

In later political and geographic terms, the place of her birth is now situated within what is known as Bangladesh, specifically in the Brahmanbaria district. Thus, her origin can be understood as resting at a historical crossroads: born in British India, in Bengal, yet remembered today as hailing from a village that lies within the boundaries of modern Bangladesh. This layered geography often serves as a reminder that the lives of great mystics are not confined by shifting borders, even though their birthplaces can be precisely named and located.