Quick Info
| Profession | Devotional Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/06/1955 |
| Age | 63 years (died on 06, Nov, 2018) |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Place of Death | Nayati Hospital, Mathura |
| Date of Death | 06/11/2018 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Sankirtan Samrat |
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| Famous For | His Krishna Bhajans |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
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| Educational Qualification | 10th Standard |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Vaishya (Bania) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Address | Govind ki Gali, Vrindavan |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | Year 1975 |
Family
| Father | Kishan Das |
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| Mother | Ratni Devi |
| Siblings | 1 (Elder) |
| Spouse | Kusum Lata Agarwal |
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Career
| Began conducting bhajans called Hari Naam Sankirtan every Sunday morning in 1978 at his brother's office | |
| Received Diksha from Spiritual Guru Late Shri Mukund Hari Ji Maharaj of Bhatinda, Punjab in 1979 | |
| Performed at devotional programs without accepting payment since 1993, following his guru's instructions | |
| Performed over 1500 live programs in India and various other countries throughout his career | |
| Released more than 115 Audio Cassettes, CDs, and VCDs worldwide |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vinod was born into a Krishna devotee family that moved from Delhi to Mumbai when he was 7 years old. | |
| 2. From a young age, he had a spiritual inclination and enjoyed singing bhajans. By the age of 12, he had mastered playing the harmonium. | |
| 3. He tied the knot with Kusum Lata at the young age of 20, and she supported him in his devotional endeavors throughout his life. | |
| 4. In 1978, he began conducting bhajans called "Hari Naam Sankirtan" every Sunday morning at his brother's office. | |
| 5. The following year, he received Diksha from his Spiritual Guru, Late Shri Mukund Hari Ji Maharaj of Bhatinda, Punjab, who he credited for his divine singing and melodies. | |
| 6. Since 1993, he performed at devotional programs without accepting any payment, following his guru's instructions. | |
| 7. In addition to his singing talents, he was skilled in writing in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. | |
| 8. Over the years, he performed over 1500 live programs in India and various other countries. | |
| 9. He also released more than 115 Audio Cassettes, CDs, and VCDs worldwide in his career. | |
| 10. On November 6, 2018, he passed away in Mathura at around 4 am due to multiple organ failure. | |
| 11. His final Sankirtan took place on October 21, 2018, at Vijay Market Barkheda, BHEL, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. |
