INDIA. Ranka. Palamu District. Baba RANCHOD DAS is claimed to be a saint from Saurharashtra, and his millions of followers say he is 185 years old. Known for his social services, his followers must each give a month of their time each year to help others. At Ranka he opened this camp at the limits of Palamu District in Bihar, 150 volunteers prepare food for 20.000 people (50000 at each of the 4 feeding centers in the area). The volunteers include doctors, cooks, nurses. etc. Here, the Baba seated with some of his disciples. 1967.