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Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Prabhupada (February 3, 1874 - December 31st, 1936) Appeared (born) in Jagannatha Puri on Friday, February 3, 1874, the day of krsna-pancami in the month of Magha.

Childhood

His father and siksa-guru was the famous eternal devotee of Sriman Mahaprabhu, Bhaktivinoda Thakura. His childhood name was Sri Vimala Prasada. From childhood he was an extraordinary scholar, a spiritual genius and righteous in his conduct. http://mygurudev.com/eng/sarasvati.html