Hans Maharaj
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Hans Rām Singh Rawat,[1] called Shrī Hans Jī Mahārāj and by various other honorifics (8 November 1900 – 19 July 1966), was an Indian religious leader.
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Hans Rām Singh Rawat | |
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Born | (1900-11-08)8 November 1900 |
Died | 19 July 1966(1966-07-19) (aged 65) Delhi, India |
Spouse(s) | Sinduri Devi (1st) Rajeshwari Devi (2nd, concurrent) |
Children | With Sinduri Devi: Savitri With Rajeshwari Devi: Satpal, Mahi Pal, Dharam Pal, Prem Pal |
Parent(s) | Ranjit Singh Rawat and Kalindi Devi |
Relatives | Amrita Rawat (daughter-in-law) Navi Rawat (granddaughter) |
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He was born in Gadh-ki-Sedhia, north-east of Haridwar in present-day Uttarakhand, India. His parents were Ranjit Singh Rawat and Kalindi Devi.[2] He was considered a Satguru by his students who called him affectionately "Shri Maharaj ji" or just "Guru Maharaj ji."[3]
He had a daughter from his first wife Sinduri Devi, and four sons from his second wife Rajeshwari Devi, later known among followers as "Mata Ji"[4] and "Shri Mata Ji".[5]