Trailanga Swami

"Trailanga Swami" (also Tailang Swami, Telang Swami) (Telugu: త్రిలింగ స్వామి) (reportedly c. 1529 or 1607-1887) was a Hindu yogi famed for his spiritual powers who lived in Varanasi, India. He is regarded as a legendary figure in Bengal, with many stories told about his yogic powers and longevity. According to some accounts, Trailanga Swami lived to be around 300 years old, residing at Varanasi between 1737-1887. He is regarded as an incarnation of god Shiva, and Ramakrishna, a contemporary Bengali saint referred to him as the "The walking Shiva of Varanasi".