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The disciple of Sant Premanand Maharaj who is suspected to have committed suicide has been identified as Deepak Lodhi. Photo: Youtube screengrab

Vrindavan Shock: Premanand Maharaj’s disciple dies after falling from Ashram’s fourth floor, suicide suspected

| @indiablooms | Sep 26, 2026, at 03:59 pm

A disciple of Hindu spiritual leader Sant Premanand Maharaj allegedly died after falling from the fourth floor of an ashram in Uttar Pradesh’s Vrindavan on Friday, with police suspecting suicide.

The deceased was identified as Deepak Lodhi, also known as Rasik Dulari Sharan, a resident of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh.

According to police, Lodhi was residing at Guru Kripa Kunj Ashram, associated with Keli Kunj, when the incident took place at around 10:30 am. He sustained serious injuries after allegedly falling from the fourth floor and later died.

“Upon taking cognisance of the information, an immediate investigation was conducted, and it was learned that his name is Deepak Lodhi alias Rasik Dulari Sharan, who is a resident of Jabalpur. He was residing at Guru Kripa Kunj Ashram associated with Keli Kunj,” a senior police officer was quoted as saying by NDTV.

The officer said police suspect that Lodhi died by suicide after allegedly jumping from the fourth floor. His family members have been informed, the officer added.

Who is Sant Premanand Maharaj?

Sant Premanand Maharaj is a Hindu spiritual leader based in Vrindavan and has a large following on social media.

His satsangs attract devotees from across the country, while his talks on spirituality have gained widespread popularity for their accessible and easy-to-follow style.

Premanand Maharaj belongs to the Radhavallabh sect, a Vaishnava tradition associated with the worship of Radha and Krishna.

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