Premanand Ji Maharaj: The Revered Hindu Seer Battling Kidney Failure and Inspiring Interfaith Solidarity

Oct 15, 2025 11:15 pm CST

Premanand Ji Maharaj, a highly respected Hindu spiritual leader with followers including celebrities like Virat Kohli, is facing severe kidney failure. As his health deteriorates, devotees across religious lines are offering their kidneys in a remarkable display of interfaith solidarity. Formerly known as Aniruddha Kumar Pandey, his spiritual journey from Varanasi to becoming a revered Krishna devotee in Vrindavan continues to inspire millions despite his declining health.