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Social media often highlights individuals who have reached remarkable ages, sparking fascination and discussions about long life. While many posts genuinely celebrate these older adults, some circulate misleading claims about their age, achievements, or health secrets.
Social Media Posts :
A viral video circulating on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp groups claims that an elderly man in India is 300 years old. Social media accounts on Facebook shared the video, attributing his supposed longevity to divine blessings. Captions such as “This man is from India. He is 300 years old and still alive, breathing, and working healthy. What a glorious God” have contributed to the claim’s spread, enticing viewers with the idea of an extraordinary lifespan.
The same claim has been viral on TikTok also.
We decided to do a fact-check on this.
Fact Check
Verification Process:
To verify the truth behind this claim, we conducted an image reverse search of the elderly man featured in the viral video. This search led us to credible news sources, which identified the man as Siyaram Baba, a Hindu saint known for his dedication to spiritual practices and his unique lifestyle. According to these sources, Siyaram Baba’s age is estimated to be around 110 years—not 300 as claimed. His recent media appearances in India’s news outlets, particularly during October, are attributed to his active spiritual life rather than an extraordinarily long lifespan. More details can be found here,and here
A video of Siyaram Baba can be found below
A comparison of a frame of the above video and the viral video can be found below.
Who is Siyaram Baba?
Siyaram Baba is a Hindu saint devoted to Lord Rama and Hanuman, central figures in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He spends significant time each day reciting and studying religious texts, reportedly dedicating as many as 21 hours daily to this practice. He currently resides at Bhatyan Ashram in the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh and has followers who revere him for his devout lifestyle and vitality in old age.
According to his followers, Siyaram Baba is indeed very elderly, with estimates of his age varying slightly. Some suggest he may be up to 130 years old, though many reliable sources estimate his age to be closer to 109 or 110 years. His active lifestyle, coupled with the fact that he does not require reading glasses, has made him a subject of interest. However, there is no evidence to support the extraordinary claim of him being 300 years old. More details can be read here.
Historical and Biological Context:
Claims of humans living for several centuries often lack scientific foundation. While there are rare cases of supercentenarians—individuals who live beyond 110 years—modern science has found no verified cases of anyone living up to 300 years. In fact, the oldest documented human, Jeanne Calment of France, lived to be 122 years old. In Siyaram Baba’s case, even though his vitality is notable, his age is likely to be within the 110-130 range, consistent with other long-lived individuals.
Moreover, according to an analysis by the University of Washington in the US, the likelihood of a person living beyond 300 years old in this century is highly unlikely.
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Conclusion:
The claim that an elderly man in India is 300 years old is false. Siyaram Baba, the man shown in the viral video, is a revered figure and likely around 110 years old, not 300. This misinformation appears to be part of a trend of exaggerating or sensationalizing individuals’ stories for social media engagement. While the story of Siyaram Baba is remarkable, his age has been misrepresented in viral posts.
This case serves as a reminder to be cautious about age-related claims on social media, especially those lacking credible evidence or reliable sources.
Title:No, There Is No 300-Year-Old Man Living in India
Fact Check By: Fact Crescendo TeamResult: False
