Premanand Ji Maharaj — Health Update & Current Status
Is he alive? Where is he now? An honest, sourced summary — and how to avoid false rumours.
Last reviewed: June 2026. This page summarises publicly reported information and is updated as reliable news becomes available.
Because of concern for his health, the well-being of Shri Premanand Ji Maharaj of Vrindavan is searched for by lakhs of devotees. Sadly, this concern also fuels a steady stream of false rumours online. This page brings together what has been publicly and credibly reported, states clearly what is not confirmed, and points you to authoritative sources — written with respect, and without sensationalism.
Yes. As of the latest available reports, Premanand Ji Maharaj is alive and residing at his ashram in Vrindavan. Death rumours have spread online more than once and have been repeatedly denied by his ashram and by the Mathura Police, who have appealed to the public not to circulate unverified claims. Please do not believe or forward such messages without an official source.
His health condition: kidney disease and dialysis
According to multiple news reports, Premanand Ji Maharaj has lived with serious kidney disease for roughly two decades. Key points that have been widely reported:
- Both kidneys have failed, and he undergoes regular dialysis. Reports in late 2025 indicated the frequency of his dialysis had increased.
- He has declined kidney-transplant offers from devotees, speaking of his condition with calm spiritual acceptance.
- Viral photos and videos showing a swollen face or tired appearance prompted concern; his ashram and fellow saints who visited him said he was stable and being closely cared for.
He has continued to speak about his illness publicly without distress, treating it as part of his spiritual outlook rather than a cause for fear.
Has his padyatra (morning walk) stopped?
This is where information has changed several times, so it deserves a careful, honest answer rather than a fixed claim:
- His famous early-morning padyatra — the walk through Vrindavan during which thousands took darshan — was suspended at times from late 2025 because of his health and crowd-management concerns.
- Some 2026 reports describe a modified, resumed version with changed timing and route, while other reports describe continued suspension or morning-only activity.
- Bottom line: the schedule has shifted repeatedly. Do not rely on any fixed time you read online. If you are travelling specifically for the padyatra, confirm the current status locally in Vrindavan or via official ashram channels first.
See our guide on how to meet Premanand Ji Maharaj and details of Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram. Darshan and satsang are always free, and there is no official online booking — beware of anyone selling "appointments".
Where is Premanand Ji Maharaj now?
He continues to reside at his ashram, Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj, in Raman Reti, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. This remains the only confirmed location for his public presence. His daily satsangs and discourses are also live-streamed on his official YouTube channel, so devotees who cannot travel can still listen and take darshan remotely.
How to avoid false rumours
During every wave of concern about his health, false and exaggerated claims spread quickly on WhatsApp, YouTube thumbnails and unofficial "news" accounts. His ashram has explicitly asked devotees not to believe or forward unverified rumours. Before accepting any dramatic claim:
- Check whether an official ashram statement exists.
- Treat sensational headlines and AI-generated thumbnails with caution.
- Remember that police in Mathura have previously acted against those spreading false health rumours.
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Ask Your QuestionFrequently asked questions
Is Premanand Maharaj alive in 2026?
Yes — as of the latest available reports he is alive and at his ashram in Vrindavan. Repeated death rumours have been officially denied. Rely on official ashram channels, not viral messages.
What disease does Premanand Maharaj have?
He has long-standing kidney disease; reports state both kidneys have failed and he is on regular dialysis. He has declined transplant offers.
Why did Premanand Maharaj stop his padyatra?
Primarily because of his health, alongside crowd-management concerns. The padyatra has been suspended and modified at different times since late 2025, so its current status should be confirmed locally before you travel.
Can I still take his darshan?
Devotees still gather at Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj for darshan and satsang, and his discourses are streamed online. Timings change with his health, so verify before visiting. See our meeting guide.
This is an independently created, volunteer-run website. We are not the official representative of Premanand Ji Maharaj or Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram, and we have no special access to his medical information. This page summarises publicly reported news for the convenience of concerned devotees; details may be outdated or change without notice. For anything important, rely only on official ashram statements. This page does not offer medical or travel advice.