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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 ==
'''Radhe Maa''' (born 4 April 1965) is a self acclaimed God woman and fake guru based in Borivali, ], Maharashtra, India.The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, the apex body of Hindu ascetic organizations, has banned her facing criminal charges from participating in the ongoing Nashik Kumbh's first Shahi Snan on August 29.
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 ==
==Life==
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 spiritual guru 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.
At the age of 23, Radhe Maa was introduced to the world of spiritual practice by her guru Shri Shri Mahant Ramdeen Das 1008 of Paramhans Bagh Dera Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Radhe Maa dedicated herself to ] and Maa Parvati after her meeting with the guru. She lives with her Husband and 2 sons, 1 daughter and 1 son in law. She is living a happily married life.

==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==
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 offence 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>


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Latest revision as of 08:48, 27 December 2024

Indian Hindu guru (born 1965)

Radhe Maa
BornSukhvinder Kaur
(1965-04-04) 4 April 1965 (age 59)
Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India
OrganizationShri Radhe Guru Maa Charitable Trust
Websiteradhemaa.com

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

  1. ^ "Who is Radhe Maa? Everything you wanted to know about the 'god-woman'". DNA. 6 August 2015.
  2. "From tailor to controversial 'godwoman': 10 things to know about Radhe Maa". Hindustan Times. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  3. Gagandeep Dhillon (7 August 2015). "How Sukhwinder Kaur became Radhe Maa". Mumbai Mirror.
  4. "Radhe Maa devotees in delhi".
  5. "Radhe Maa and her small screen connection". The Times of India. 31 August 2015.
  6. "Subhash Ghai visits Radhe Maa to take her blessings". 24 August 2015.
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