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| {{Short description|Indian Hindu guru (born 1965)}} | |||
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| {{Infobox person | |||
| ⚫ | | birth_name = Sukhvinder Kaur | ||
| | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1965|4|4}}<ref name="DNA_who_2015"/> | |||
| | birth_place = ], India | |||
| | organization = Shri Radhe Guru Maa Charitable Trust | |||
| | website = {{url|radhemaa.com}} | |||
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| '''Sukhvinder Kaur''' (born 4 April 1965), better known as '''Radhe Maa''', is a self styled Indian "]".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-10-05|title=From tailor to controversial 'godwoman': 10 things to know about Radhe Maa|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/from-tailor-to-controversial-godwoman-10-things-to-know-about-radhe-maa/story-tst3CbRQWgM711EzyCjnjI.html|access-date=2020-08-14|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> She has been involved with families in ], ], ], ], ] and abroad. She was born in Dorangala village, ] in Punjab.<ref name="DNA_who_2015">{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-who-is-radhe-maa-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-the-god-woman-2111688 |title=Who is Radhe Maa? Everything you wanted to know about the 'god-woman' |newspaper=DNA |date=2015-08-06 }}</ref> She made her debut in TV as a guest in ]. | |||
| == Early life == | |||
| {{Orphan|date=September 2013}} | |||
| Her followers state that she was drawn to spirituality as a child, and spent a lot of time at the ] temple in her village.<ref name="DNA_who_2015"/> However, according to people of her village, she did not show any spiritual leanings as a child. Kaur studied till Class IV.<ref name="MM_how_2015">{{cite news |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/How-Sukhwinder-Kaur-became-Radhe-Maa/articleshow/48383809.cms |title=How Sukhwinder Kaur became Radhe Maa |author=Gagandeep Dhillon |newspaper=Mumbai Mirror |date=2015-08-07 }}</ref> | |||
| == As a spiritual leader == | |||
| During her early years in Mumbai, Radhe Maa used to frequently travel back to Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala in Punjab for ]s. Later she started giving her money to poor for gaining more followers in Mumbai, Delhi and other cities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyo.in/politics/radhe-maa-asaram-ramdev-sadhguru-godmen-gurus-superstition-blind-faith/story/1/5864.html | title=Radhe Maa devotees in delhi}}</ref> A lot of veteran Bollywood and TV actors/actresses are also reported to be bhakts (devotees) of Radhe Maa.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Radhe-Maa-and-her-small-screen-connection/photostory/48748256.cms|title=Radhe Maa and her small screen connection|newspaper=The Times of India |date=31 August 2015 }}</ref> A well known Bollywood director ] visited ''Radhe Maa'' to take her blessings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/bollywood-celebrities-and-their-spiritual-gurus/16478168 | title=Subhash Ghai visits Radhe Maa to take her blessings| date=24 August 2015}}</ref> | |||
| '''Radhe Maa''' is a Hindu spiritual teacher of Sikh descent and guru based in Borivali-West, ], Maharashtra, India. She is a controversial figure. | |||
| ==Life== | |||
| <p>Radhe is a controversial god-woman from Dorangala Village in Gurudaspur, Punjab, who currently resides in Mumbai. As a child, she was drawn to the teachings of Hindu traditions and used to spend most of her time in a Maa Kali temple near her residence. </p> | |||
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| She got married to Mohan Singh at age 17 & had 6 sons by Age 22. After her husband Mohan Singh left for Doha, Qatar in search of a better job, Sukhvinder Kaur got devotional & attracted towards spiritualism. In the pursuit of Holiness, she came in close connection with Shri Shri Mahant Ramadheen Das 1008 of Paramhans Bagh Dera Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Punjab. At the age of 24, Radhe Maa was introduced to the world of spiritual practice by her guru Shri Shri Mahant Ramadheen Das 1008 of Paramhans Bagh Dera Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Radhe Maa dedicated herself to ] and Maa Parvati after her meeting with the guru. It is believed that Guru Ramadheen Dasji gave her Deekhsa & the Title of Radhe Maa. | |||
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| ==Getting Recognition== | |||
| After Moving to Mumbai, Radhe Maa first got recognition when the very famous M.M. Mithaiwala family of Mumbai started being a regular worshipper of hers. This has gone to the extent that Radhe Maa has now shifted her residence (Ashram) permanently to M.M.Mithaiwala's Multi-Storey Bunglow in Borivali-West, also named after her. The Next generation of M.M.Mithaiwala who are into Outdoor Publicity business, uses her name & images for their business purpose.and he | |||
| ==Work== | |||
| Radhe Maa and her team of devotees support various medical causes and initiatives. Medical initiatives like blood donation drives, heart check-up camps and dental check-up camps are carried out throughout the year.<ref>http://haryanaabtak.com/radhe-maa-foundation-to-organize-a-mega-blood-donation-camp</ref> | |||
| ==Controversy== | |||
| <p>In July 2015 a woman from Mumbai issued a complaint against Radhe Maa for dowry harassment. She also stated that Radhe Maa physically abused her for various reasons. A criminal offense was registered against seven people, including the woman's husband, at the orders of a magistrate court. | |||
| Moreover, Radhe Maa was found kissing, and hugging several of her followers which created controversy as public display of affection is considered obscene and largely unaccepted in India, warranting imprisonment up to 3 months or a fine, or both.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Godwoman-booked-under-Dowry-Act/articleshow/48229959.cms</ref><ref>http://www.indianlawcases.com/Act-Indian.Penal.Code,1860-1742</ref> As of 6 Aug 2015, the god-woman was reported absconding even as Mumbai police was mulling issuing a look-out notice for her.<ref>http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/self-appointed-godwoman-radhe-maa-booked-in-dowry-harassment-case-absconding-1031038.html</ref><ref>http://news24online.com/cops-set-to-issue-lookout-notice-against-radhe-maa-as-she-is-planning-to-flee-72/</ref> </p> | |||
| <p>In August 2015, she also became a focus of a new controversy when politician and reality TV star ], son of ] supremo, late ] leaked pictures of her dressed in Western attire, namely, boots, a short dress and a red beret <ref> http://www.oneindia.com/india/controversial-godwoman-pic-in-short-skirt-rahul-mahajan-tweets-mumbai-1829544.html </ref>. This caused a storm on social media <ref> http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/why-radhe-maa-controversial-godwoman-is-the-talk-of-social-media-1204641</ref>, as the usually conservative god woman who could be regularly seen in traditional Indian wear and heavy make up, was seen dressing in what is considered inappropriate by for her position. | |||
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Latest revision as of 08:48, 27 December 2024
Indian Hindu guru (born 1965)
| Radhe Maa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sukhvinder Kaur (1965-04-04) 4 April 1965 (age 59) Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India |
| Organization | Shri Radhe Guru Maa Charitable Trust |
| Website | radhemaa |
Sukhvinder Kaur (born 4 April 1965), better known as Radhe Maa, is a self styled Indian "godwoman". She has been involved with families in Mukerian, Punjab, Mumbai, Delhi, Haryana and abroad. She was born in Dorangala village, Gurdaspur district in Punjab. She made her debut in TV as a guest in Bigg Boss 14.
Early life
Her followers state that she was drawn to spirituality as a child, and spent a lot of time at the Kali temple in her village. However, according to people of her village, she did not show any spiritual leanings as a child. Kaur studied till Class IV.
As a spiritual leader
During her early years in Mumbai, Radhe Maa used to frequently travel back to Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala in Punjab for satsangs. Later she started giving her money to poor for gaining more followers in Mumbai, Delhi and other cities. A lot of veteran Bollywood and TV actors/actresses are also reported to be bhakts (devotees) of Radhe Maa. A well known Bollywood director Subhash Ghai visited Radhe Maa to take her blessings.
References
- ^ "Who is Radhe Maa? Everything you wanted to know about the 'god-woman'". DNA. 6 August 2015.
- "From tailor to controversial 'godwoman': 10 things to know about Radhe Maa". Hindustan Times. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- Gagandeep Dhillon (7 August 2015). "How Sukhwinder Kaur became Radhe Maa". Mumbai Mirror.
- "Radhe Maa devotees in delhi".
- "Radhe Maa and her small screen connection". The Times of India. 31 August 2015.
- "Subhash Ghai visits Radhe Maa to take her blessings". 24 August 2015.