Hans Maharaj
Hans Rām Singh Rawat, called Shrī Hans Jī Mahārāj and by various other honorifics (8 November 1900 – 19 July 1966), was an Indian religious leader.
Hans Rām Singh Rawat | |
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| Born | 8 November 1900 Gadh-ki-Sedhia, British India (in present-day Uttarakhand, India) |
| Died | 19 July 1966 (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) |
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. He was considered a Satguru by his students who called him affectionately "Shri Maharaj ji" or just "Guru Maharaj ji."
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" and "Shri Mata Ji".
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