Kodi Rammurthy Naidu
Indian bodybuilder, strongman, and wrestler (1883–1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kodi Rammurthy Naidu (also known as Rama Murti Naidu and Prof. Rammurty) was an Indian strongman, bodybuilder, wrestler and an important figure in India’s physical culture history. He was renowned for his strength and physical prowess and for feats such as stopping two cars using his muscle power and taking an elephant on his chest.[1] He was awarded the title of "Indian Hercules" by King George V. He is also known by the epithets "Kaliyuga Bhima" (transl. Bhima of Kaliyuga), "Indian Sandow", "Malla Marthanda" (lit. 'The Sun of Malla-yuddha').[2]
Kodi Rama Murti Naidu | |
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Born | Kodi Ramamurthy Naidu (1883-11-03)3 November 1883 or April 1882 |
Died | January 1942 (aged 58 or 59) |
Height | 5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm)[1] |
Rammurty Naidu worked as a Physical Education instructor. He was a strict vegetarian.[1] He was an expert in Vayu Stambhana (air resistance) and Jala Stambhana (water resistance) yoga.[3] He also established a circus company and gained a fortune but donated it to the charitable trusts and for the Indian independence movement.[4]