<span style="color: #222222;">Famous saint Swami Virakt Anand ji Maharaj alias Shobhan Sarkar passed away today in Shivli area of Kanpur Dehat district in Uttar Pradesh. He was suffering from many diseases. <br />''<br />''He came into limelight after Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team came to Uttar Pradesh for gold digging in the year 2013, following his dream about tones of hidden gold.  <br />''<br />''His dream had prompted the ASI to dig and hunt for the hidden treasure in the Dhundia Khera village of Unnao district. Thousands have gathered at his ashram in Shivli area to take a last glimpse of the saint who had many followers in the region.</span><br />