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'''Radhe Maa ''' is a controversial<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-from-gurmeet-ram-rahim-to-radhe-maa-top-5-controversial-gurus-of-india-2540004|title=From Gurmeet Ram Rahim to Radhe Maa: Top 5 controversial 'Gurus' of India}}</ref> Indian spiritual leader based in the [[Borivali]] suburb of [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]. In September 2017 [[Haryana and Punjab High Court]] ordered police to file a [[First Information Report]] on her.<ref>{{cite web|title=राधे मां के खिलाफ FIR दर्ज करने का आदेश|url=http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/punjab-and-haryana/chandigarh/hc-directs-punjab-police-to-file-fir-against-self-styled-god-woman-radhe-maa/articleshow/60377808.cms|publisher=[[Navbharat Times]]|accessdate=5 September 2017|language=Hindi}}</ref> Prompted by recent controversies surrounding self-styled godmen, Radhe Maa was listed among 14 "fake spiritual leaders" by [[Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad]], the apex body of Hindu sadhus.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/asaram-gurmeet-ram-rahim-on-fake-baba-list-meet-the-14-faces-hindu-sadhus-want-boycotted/story-JYEQQkSYOOBFFQzKfbD7UP.html|title=Asaram, Ram Rahim, Rampal: The 14 fake babas put on boycott list|date=2017-09-11|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=2017-09-12|language=en}}</ref> |
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| birth_name = Sukhvinder Kaur |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1965|4|4}}<ref name="DNA_who_2015"/> |
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| birth_place = [[Gurdaspur district, Punjab]], India |
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| organization = Shri Radhe Guru Maa Charitable Trust |
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| website = {{url|radhemaa.com}} |
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'''Sukhvinder Kaur''' (born 4 April 1965), better known as '''Radhe Maa''', is a self styled Indian "[[Godman (India)|godwoman]]".<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 [[Mukerian]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]] and abroad. She was born in Dorangala village, [[Gurdaspur district]] 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 [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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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.<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> |
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Radhe Maa's real name is Sukhvinder Kaur. She was born in Dorangala village, [[Gurdaspur district]] in [[Punjab, India|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> 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.<ref name="DNA_who_2015"/> However, according to people of her village, she did not show any spiritual leanings as a child.<ref name="MM_how_2015"/> |
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Kaur studied till Class IV.<ref name="MM_how_2015"/> She married Mohan Singh at age 17.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}} She used to stitch clothes to supplement her husband's small income.<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> After her husband left for [[Doha]] ([[Qatar]]) in search of a better job, she was attracted towards spirituality. At the age of 23, she became a disciple of [[Mahant]] Ram Deen Das of 1008 Paramhans Bagh Dera [[Mukerian]] in [[Hoshiarpur district]]. Ram Deen Das oversaw her tantrik deeksha (initiation ceremony), and gave her the title ''Radhe Maa'' ("Mother [[Radha]]") {{citation needed|date=May 2017}} |
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== As a spiritual leader == |
== As a spiritual leader == |
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During her early years in Mumbai, Radhe Maa used to frequently travel back to Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala in Punjab for [[satsang]]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 [[Subhash Ghai]] 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> |
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After joining the Paramhans Dera, Sukhvinder Kaur began to show her self as decorated Goddess. Later, she moved to [[Mumbai]], where Manmohan Gupta (MM Mithaiwala) became her disciple. She moved into the Gupta family's house.<ref name="DC_trouble_2015">{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/493779/controversial-godwoman-radhe-maa-trouble.html |title=Controversial godwoman Radhe Maa in trouble |date=2015-08-07 |newspaper=Deccan Herald }}</ref> There is little information about when and how she moved to Mumbai,<ref name="MM_how_2015"/> but in 2015, Sanjeev Gupta of the Gupta family stated that she had lived in their house for the past 12 years.<ref name="DC_trouble_2015"/> |
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During her early years in Mumbai, Sukhvinder Kaur used to frequently travel back to Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala in Punjab for satsangs. However, as she started gaining more followers in Mumbai, these visits became infrequent.<ref>{{cite web|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}}</ref> Around 2003-04, a Hindu organization in [[Phagwara]] objected to her portrayal as an incarnation of goddess [[Durga]]. Subsequently, she was forced to tender an apology.<ref name="MM_how_2015"/> |
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Sanjeev Gupta of the Gupta family became a Managing Trustee of "Shri Radhe Guru Maa Charitable Trust".<ref name="DC_trouble_2015"/> The owner of Global Advertiser, a deals hoardings in the city, Gupta promoted Kaur's ''divyadarshans'' ("divine [[darśana|darshan]] or sight") through billboards across the city.<ref name="MM_how_2015 |
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== Controversy == |
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In July 2015, Nikki Gupta of the Gupta family named Radhe Maa (Sukhvinder Kaur), her husband Nakul Gupta and five others in a [[dowry system in India|dowry]]-related complaint.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.news18.com/news/uttarakhand/radhe-maa-accused-of-ruining-womans-marriage-booked-under-dowry-act-776621.html |title=Kaur accused of ruining woman’s marriage, booked for harassment |date=2015-07-27 |publisher=News 18 }}</ref> Nikki accused Kaur of inciting her in-laws to demand more dowry, and of forcing her to work at the ashram, where she was physically assaulted. The Guptas dismissed the allegations as a result of a matrimonial dispute.<ref name="DC_trouble_2015"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/cover-story/Poster-god-woman-who-blesses-by-hugging-and-dancing-in-dowry-row/articleshow/48367778.cms |title=Poster god-woman, who blesses by hugging and dancing, in dowry row |author=Gagandeep Dhillon |newspaper=Mumbai Mirror |date=2015-08-06 }}</ref> On 6 August 2015, the [[Mumbai Police]] declared her to have absconded in this alleged case of dowry harassment, and issued a [[look out circular|lookout notice]] against her.<ref>[http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/self-appointed-godwoman-radhe-maa-booked-in-dowry-harassment-case-absconding-1031038.html Self-appointed godwoman Radhe Maa booked in dowry harassment case, absconding]</ref><ref>[http://focusnews.com/india/godwoman-radhe-maa-planning-to-flee-abroad/102606/ Police Issues Lookout Notice Against Self-Styled ‘Godwoman’ Radhe Maa]</ref> Another actress [[Dolly Bindra]] filed a [[criminal case]] of threatening and sexual harassment against her.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-mumbai-police-files-criminal-case-against-radhe-maa-following-dolly-bindra-s-complaint-2121003 |title=Mumbai police files criminal case against Radhe Maa following Dolly Bindra's complaint |date=2015-09-01 |publisher=DNA }}</ref> |
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In August 2015, videos of self proclaimed god woman (Sukhwinder Kaur)devotees carrying her around during satsangs [[go viral|went viral]] online. Activist-lawyer Falguni Brahmbhatt lodged a police complaint against her for obscenity, running a business disguised as religion, fraud and cheating.<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/articles/self-styled-godwoman-radhe-maa-in-legal-trouble-charged-with-obscenity--abetting-dowry/16433175 Self-styled godwoman Radhe Maa in legal trouble, charged with obscenity & abetting dowry]</ref> |
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Kaur was banned from the [[Nashik]] [[Kumbh mela]] by [[Swaroopanand Saraswati]] of [[Dvaraka Pitha]] and Mahant Gyandas, the president of [[Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad]].<ref name="DNA_who_2015"/> Sanjeev Gupta dismissed these videos as doctored, and denied allegations of obscene acts at her satsangs.<ref name="MM_how_2015"/> Politician and reality TV entertainer [[Rahul Mahajan]] also posted pictures of her dressed in a short dress, which is considered inappropriate for her position. This led to further controversy.<ref>[http://www.oneindia.com/india/controversial-godwoman-pic-in-short-skirt-rahul-mahajan-tweets-mumbai-1829544.html Shocking pic revealed: Now, Rahul Mahajan embarrasses Godwoman Radhe Maa]</ref><ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/why-radhe-maa-controversial-godwoman-is-the-talk-of-social-media-1204641 Why Radhe Maa, Controversial Godwoman, is the Talk of Social Media]</ref> Again, Gupta dismissed these as morphed.<ref name="MM_how_2015"/> In 2017, actor [[Rishi Kapoor]] lashed out at Radhe Maa and other self-styled godmen in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rishi-kapoor-slams-godmen-and-radhe-maa/articleshow/60232999.cms|title=Rishi Kapoor slams godmen and Radhe Maa}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 01:44, 17 December 2024
Radhe Maa | |
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| Born | Sukhvinder Kaur 4 April 1965[1] Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India |
| Organization | Shri Radhe Guru Maa Charitable Trust |
| Website | radhemaa |
Sukhvinder Kaur (born 4 April 1965), better known as Radhe Maa, is a self styled Indian "godwoman".[2] She has been involved with families in Mukerian, Punjab, Mumbai, Delhi, Haryana and abroad. She was born in Dorangala village, Gurdaspur district in Punjab.[1] She made her debut in TV as a guest in Bigg Boss 14.
Early life
[edit]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.[1] However, according to people of her village, she did not show any spiritual leanings as a child. Kaur studied till Class IV.[3]
As a spiritual leader
[edit]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.[4] A lot of veteran Bollywood and TV actors/actresses are also reported to be bhakts (devotees) of Radhe Maa.[5] A well known Bollywood director Subhash Ghai visited Radhe Maa to take her blessings.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Who is Radhe Maa? Everything you wanted to know about the 'god-woman'". DNA. 6 August 2015.
- ^ "From tailor to controversial 'godwoman': 10 things to know about Radhe Maa". Hindustan Times. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Gagandeep Dhillon (7 August 2015). "How Sukhwinder Kaur became Radhe Maa". Mumbai Mirror.
- ^ "Radhe Maa devotees in delhi".
- ^ "Radhe Maa and her small screen connection". The Times of India. 31 August 2015.
- ^ "Subhash Ghai visits Radhe Maa to take her blessings". 24 August 2015.