Basava Premanand
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Basava Premanand was an Indian skeptic and rationalist from Kerala. He organised many tours around rural India for the promotion of scientific thinking, exposing alleged miracles and scams carried out
Basava Premanand in June 2008
Godman (India)
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Godman is a term used in India for a type of faith healer or spiritual leader who is often raised to a demigod-like figure by his cult following. They generally claim to possess advanced spiritual att
Basava Premanand
…many tours around rural India for the promotion of scientific thinking, exposing alleged miracles and scams carried out by various charlatans and godmen while spreading awareness of dangerous superstitions. Premanand was the founder of the Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations, the convener of…
Sanal Edamaruku debunking a "levitation trick"
A popular trick often shown by godmen is simply a chemical reaction of sodium and water.