Aniruddhacharya Maharaj spotted in Tesla Model Y; here's inside Pookie Baba’s luxury automobile fleet

Aniruddhacharya Maharaj, popularly known as Pookie Baba, has been making headlines for the past few days. After facing intense online heat for allegedly making controversial remarks about a 25-year-old woman and live-in relationships during a religious event, with the ongoing backlash, a new controversy has emerged following the circulation of a video of his father alleging persecution within the Gauri Gopal Ashram, adding another layer of controversy. Despite the rising outrage, visuals from social platforms highlight a contrasting aspect of his persona: a luxurious white Volvo XC90, reportedly priced around Rs 1.1 crore, frequently seen in his videos. Apart from this, he was also spotted stepping out of a Tesla Model Y in America recently, let's have a look at his car collection.


Most recently, last week, Aniruddhacharya shared a video on his Instagram of when he visited America, where he was seen driving a Tesla Model Y, after Tesla officially launched its Model Y in India (Mumbai) on July 15, 2025. It is a compact SUV that is a completely electric car. However, there is no information on whether it is his own car.

He captioned the post, "Spiritual glimpses of the fifth day of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha in America."


Price of Tesla Model Y in India: According to the official site, the Model Y of the car starts at Rs 59.89 lakh.

Aniruddhacharya shared a video on his Instagram where he was seen driving a Tesla Model Y.According toAaj Tak, in 2024, Aniruddhacharya shared a video of himself driving a car. In the same video, the Maharaj was seen wearing a mustard coloured jacket over a checkered kurta and carrying a muffler with it.

Later, in the video, the car appeared to be a Volvo XC90 Crystal White Metallic.

• Price of Volvo XC90 in India: According to Car Dekho, the 2025 Volvo XC90 comes in a single, fully loaded variant at Rs 1.03 crore (ex-showroom, pan India).
• Specifications: The Volvo XC90 facelift has been globally revealed with more modern headlights and a slightly tweaked front bumper. Along with this, it also comes with a bigger touchscreen and some minor changes done inside the cabin of the newly launched one.

Apart from the Volvo XC90, the so-called 'Pookie Baba' also owns a Volvo XC40, which costs around Rs 50 lakh in India, as per Times Now Navbharat.

Note: While the Volvo XC90 stands out as a key highlight of his car collection, there's no verified list of other vehicles he owns. However, various reports and social media speculation hint that he might possess additional luxury cars.

Aniruddhacharya Maharaj, a.k.a. Pookie Baba's net worth

In 2025, Aniruddhacharya's estimated net worth stands at around Rs 25 crore, reported One India. The Maharaj is known to charge between Rs 1 and Rs 3 lakhs for a single-day Katha. According to the Buzz Mail, his seven-day Bhagwat Katha can bring in Rs 10 to Rs 15 lakhs.

His major sources of income include:

• Religious discourses and global events
• Live donations and promotions
• YouTube ad revenue (estimated at Rs 2 lakh/month)
• Sponsorships and social media collaborations

Aniruddhacharya Maharaj's Rs 25 crore net worth

( Image credit : Aniruddhacharya Maharaj's Rs 25 crore net worth | Credit: X | @venom1s )

FAQs

Q. Who is Aniruddhacharya Maharaj, and what is his background?

Aniruddhacharya Maharaj was born as Anirudh Ram Tiwari on September 27, 1989, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. He is a well-known Indian spiritual leader and devotional storyteller.

Q. Is Aniruddhacharya Maharaj married? Who is his wife?

Aniruddhacharya Maharaj is married to Arti Tiwari, affectionately known by followers as 'Guru Mata.' She holds a Ph.D. in psychology and continued her studies even after her marriage. According to DNA India, the couple has two sons, named Om Tiwari and Shivu Tiwari.

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