Explore the intriguing life of the contentious spiritual figure of our era, Premananda. Trace the path of Premkumar Somasundaram, who eventually adopted the name Premananda, from his origins as a self-proclaimed godman within a Sri Lankan family to his emergence as a prominent global spiritual leader in Tamil Nadu. Examine the significant events marked by extraordinary abilities, contentious doctrines, and the factors contributing to his substantial decline.