Premanand Maharaj's Journey From Home to Sainthood: A Look at His Life

Aaj Tak · spirituality

Premanand Maharaj, a prominent spiritual figure in Vrindavan, has recently gained attention following the suspicious death of his disciple. While initial investigations suggested suicide, new aspects have emerged, prompting further police and forensic examination. Maharaj, formerly known as Aniruddh Kumar Pandey, was born in 1969 in Uttar Pradesh into a religious family. Displaying spiritual inclinations from a young age, he felt a strong sense of detachment and left home at 13 to pursue spiritual enlightenment.