Kanifnath (कानिफनाथ) | |
|---|---|
 Kanifnath | |
| Personal | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Parent | Shri Vrishabha Deva |
| Sect | Navnath Sampradaya |
| Other names | Kanhoba (कान्होबा) |
| Philosophy | Natha Sampradaya |
| Senior posting | |
| Guru | Jalandhara |
| Honors | Avatar of Prabuddha Narayana |
Kanifnath (मराठी: कानिफनाथ) also known as Kanhoba (कान्होबा), is a Hindu saint. He is one of the nine Mahayogis of Navnath Sampradaya. Kanifnath is Maharashtrian version of the name Kanhapad, a Siddha poet.
Kanifnath is considered as an avatar of Narayana in one of Nav Narayan. He was a son of Shri Vrishabha Deva mentioned in Bhagavata Purana. Lord Kanifnath was a yogi belong to the Jalandhar branch of Natha Sampradaya. He was disciple of Jalandhara.
Sources
- Official Website of Kanifnath Devsthan Trust, Madhi: http://www.kanifnathmadhi.org/
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