Bishnu Charan Ghosh (1903–1970) was an Indian bodybuilder and Hathayogi. He is associated with the popularisation of physical culture and yoga in twentieth-century India.
| Name | Bishnu Charan Ghosh |
|---|---|
| Born | 1903 |
| Died | 1970 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Bodybuilding; Hatha yoga |
Background
Ghosh worked in the field of physical culture in India during the early to mid-twentieth century, combining traditional Hatha yoga practice with modern bodybuilding. He is remembered as a teacher and exponent of these disciplines.
Significance
As both a bodybuilder and a Hathayogi, Ghosh contributed to the wider Indian movement that integrated indigenous yogic traditions with modern systems of physical training. His work falls within the broader context of yoga's revival and dissemination in India during the twentieth century.