

During the debate, a 90-year-old woman called Sheela Devi came up with a long-held secret regarding Premanand Maharaj.
She said she met Premanand Maharaj in Banaras. He lived there like a fakir baba and had long dreadlocks. Devi said Premanand Maharaj wanted to visit Vrindavan. Her husband reassured him that Banke Bihari Ji would guide him there.
“Banke Bihari Ji will take your hand and bring you there.”
The disclosure of Devi has given the continuous discussion over the saint’s nocturnal yantras fresh relevance.
Premanand Maharaj, Vrindavan’s renowned saint, has lately been under hot debate because of his nocturnal pilgrimages.
Every night, Premanand Maharaj leaves his house for Kelikunj Ashram. He attracts thousands of followers who seek his blessings. Some NRI community members near the road have complained. They are bothered by the noise from the procession. They oppose this practice.
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ToggleDhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham has advised the protestors to leave Vrindavan, claiming that only those with bad motives would oppose the spiritual rituals. Shastri noted that the spiritual experience arises from bhajans and devotional songs sung during the procession. They should not be held back.
Due to protests and health issues, Premanand Maharaj will change his evening padayatra’s route and time. Now, he offers darshan to those far from his ashram. This way, they can keep up their spiritual journey while also addressing local issues.
A lot of people who follow Premanand Maharaj have strong feelings about his night yantras. The saint stays focused on his spiritual task as the conversation goes on. He strikes a balance between his tasks to his people and the needs of society.