Ashutosh Maharaj (1946-2014) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Spiritual Leader
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	06/08/1946
Age	67 years (died on 29, Jan, 2014)
Birthplace	Lakhnaur, Madhubani District, Bihar
Religion	Hinduism
Hometown	Nurmahal, Jalandhar District, Punjab
Caste	Brahmin
Food Habit	Vegetarian
Date of Death	29/01/2014

Latest News about Ashutosh Maharaj

18/01/2026

On 18 January 2026, during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Ashutosh Maharaj publicly addressed allegations of sexual abuse made by two boys against a religious leader and his followers. He subsequently approached the police and filed a formal complaint, marking a significant intervention in a sensitive religious and legal matter.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Mahesh Kumar Jha
Other Name	Ashutosh Maharaj
Known For	Founder and Head of Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS); declared clinically dead in 2014 while followers claim he is in deep meditative samadhi

Physical Stats & More

Height	175 cm
Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Black

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Father	Rajender Pandey (Bus Conductor)
Mother	Usha Bharghav (deceased)
Siblings	Sister - Shristi Bharghav, Brother -

Career

Details	Ashutosh Maharaj was actively engaged in religious and social initiatives from a young age, eventually connecting with Hindu religious organizations. In 2022, he became a disciple of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and adopted the name Ashutosh Maharaj from Ashutosh Pandey. He took part in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust, focusing on the Krishna Janmabhoomi–Shahi Eidgah dispute. In December 2022, he was appointed as the chairman of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust in Mathura. On 18 January 2026, during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Ashutosh Maharaj responded to allegations of sexual abuse made by two boys against a religious leader and his followers, leading him to approach the police and file a complaint. Ashutosh Maharaj founded Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS) in 1983 at Nurmahal, Punjab. He was the founder and head of DJJS, a spiritual and social organization. On 29 January 2014, he was declared clinically dead by doctors, but his followers have continued to believe that he is in a state of deep samadhi.

Details

Ashutosh Maharaj was actively engaged in religious and social initiatives from a young age, eventually connecting with Hindu religious organizations.
In 2022, he became a disciple of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and adopted the name Ashutosh Maharaj from Ashutosh Pandey.
He took part in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust, focusing on the Krishna Janmabhoomi–Shahi Eidgah dispute.
In December 2022, he was appointed as the chairman of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust in Mathura.
On 18 January 2026, during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Ashutosh Maharaj responded to allegations of sexual abuse made by two boys against a religious leader and his followers, leading him to approach the police and file a complaint.
Ashutosh Maharaj founded Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS) in 1983 at Nurmahal, Punjab.
He was the founder and head of DJJS, a spiritual and social organization.
On 29 January 2014, he was declared clinically dead by doctors, but his followers have continued to believe that he is in a state of deep samadhi.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/ashutosh_brahmachari_maharaj/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/ashutosh.brahmachari.maharaj/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born and raised in Uttar Pradesh, he became heavily involved in religious and social work during his youth.
2. After becoming a disciple, he changed his name to Ashutosh Maharaj and engaged actively in trust matters concerning Krishna Janmabhoomi.
3. During his involvement with the trust, he faced serious allegations from another religious leader, which he firmly denied as false.
4. Born and raised in Bihar, he later became associated with Nurmahal in Punjab through his spiritual work.
5. His followers believe he remains in samadhi despite being declared clinically dead in 2014.

Ashutosh Maharaj Spiritual Leader Indian Lakhnaur, Madhubani District, Bihar