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राधा नाम ही सबसे बड़ा मंत्र है — यही परमात्मा तक पहुँचने का सीधा मार्ग है।
The name of Radha is the greatest mantra — it is the direct path to reaching the Divine. — Shri Premanandji Maharaj
Shri Premanand Ji Maharaj — full name Shri Hit Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj, also widely known as Premanand Maharaj, Premanandji, and sometimes spelled Pramananda Maharaj or Premand Maharaj — is a revered Vaishnava saint based in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Born in 1972 in Akhri village near Kanpur, he renounced worldly life at the age of 13 to walk the path of Radha-Krishna bhakti. Today he gives daily darshan and satsang at his ashram, Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj, which has become one of the most visited spiritual destinations in Vrindavan.
Maharaj ji's teachings centre on naam japa — the chanting of the divine name — and on prem-marg, the path of pure love. His daily morning and evening satsangs draw thousands of devotees in person and lakhs more on YouTube. Seekers travel from across India and abroad for his darshan, particularly to seek guidance on bhakti, family life, suffering, and the nature of the soul.
This is an independent devotee-run website that brings Premanand Ji Maharaj's teachings to a wider audience. You can ask spiritual questions online, explore how to meet Maharaj ji in Vrindavan, check his current health status, view today's darshan timings, and read his core teachings — all in one place.
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Discover the divine journey of Shri Premanandji Maharaj from his early spiritual awakening to becoming a beloved guide for millions worldwide. Learn more about his life and teachings.
Premanandji Maharaj was born as Anirudh Kumar Pandey into a devout Brahmin family in Akhri village, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. From a very young age, he showed a profound inclination towards spirituality and little interest in worldly affairs.
This is one of the most pivotal moments in his life. At the tender age of 13, driven by an intense desire for God-realization, he left his home and family. He embarked on a solitary journey, beginning a life of extreme austerity and spiritual practice (sadhana).
After leaving home, he spent many years as a wandering ascetic (sannyasi). He is known to have spent significant time on the banks of the river Ganga, subsisting on whatever was offered and spending his time in deep meditation and contemplation, enduring extreme hardships.
His spiritual quest eventually led him to the holy land of Vrindavan. There, he met his spiritual master, Shri Hit Gaurangi Sharan Ji Maharaj, and received initiation (diksha) into the prestigious Radhavallabh Sampradaya. This was the most crucial milestone in formalizing his spiritual path.
While he had been conducting spiritual discourses (satsangs) for many years at his ashram, Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj, this period marked his rise to global prominence. His satsangs, shared on platforms like YouTube, began to touch the lives of millions around the world, making him one of the most beloved spiritual guides in the digital era.
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Quick answers to the questions seekers most often ask about Shri Premanand Ji Maharaj.
Maharaj ji resides at Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Devotees take darshan and satsang at the ashram; his early-morning padyatra has been affected by his health and changed since late 2025, so confirm timings before travelling. See the guide on meeting Maharaj ji and the health & current status update.
Yes. Maharaj ji is alive and actively gives daily satsang and darshan at Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj in Vrindavan. His discourses are also live-streamed on his official YouTube channel.
Ekantik Vartalap is a private spiritual conversation with Maharaj ji. Slots are limited and granted by the ashram's discretion. There is no paid online booking and no fee — be cautious of any third-party site claiming to sell access.
Donations are best made in person at the ashram or through verified ashram representatives. Avoid unverified bank account details circulated online. Maharaj ji has often said the highest seva is naam japa, not money.
Yes — you can ask spiritual questions on this website for free. Responses are rooted in Maharaj ji's teachings and available in your language.
Shri Premanand Ji Maharaj is also commonly searched as Premanand Maharaj, Premanandji Maharaj, Pramananda Maharaj, Premand Maharaj, Permanand Maharaj, Parmanand Maharaj, Prema Nand Maharaj, Preamanand Maharaj, Premanand Govind Sharan, or Swami Premanand — all referring to the same revered saint of Vrindavan.