What if some of the legendary figures described in ancient Hindu traditions were still alive somewhere in the world? Hindu scriptures and later traditions speak of seven Chiranjivis, extraordinary beings believed to have received exceptionally long lives. Their stories connect the Mahabharata, Ramayana and Puranic traditions with mysterious places such as the Himalayas, Lanka and Mahendra Mountain. But who are these seven Chiranjivis, and where are they traditionally believed to be today?
