Ramdev to give 'deeksha' to 85 religious scholars

New Delhi: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev will on March 25, on the occasion of Ram Navmi, give deeksha -- preparation or consecration for a religious ceremony - to 85 religious scholars, including Yogis, a statement said on Sunday.

According to the statement, the Yoga guru will give a mantra and initiate them to meditate, fast, and live their life with discipline.

A village for these 85 sages is also under development so that they can spend their lives and dedicate themselves towards spirituality, the statement said.