Ramesh Babaji Maharaj
Ramesh Babaji Maharaj | |
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| Born | India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Known for | Founder of Mataji Gaushala, Cow protection (Gau Seva) |
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Ramesh Babaji Maharaj is a social worker based in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh.[1] He is primarily known as the founder of Mataji Gaushala, a large cow shelter in Barsana dedicated to rescuing and caring for cows.[2][3] He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2019 for his social work in the field of animal welfare.[4][5]
Work
[edit]Ramesh Babaji Maharaj's primary work revolves around providing service and shelter to cows (Gau Seva). He founded Mataji Gaushala in Barsana, starting in 2007.[2] The organization focuses on rescuing injured, sick, or abandoned cows and providing them with shelter, food, and medical care. The shelter cares for tens of thousands of cows, making it one of the largest such shelters in India.[3][6] The shelter also operates a large bio-gas plant utilizing cow dung.[6]
Awards
[edit]- Padma Shri (2019) [4][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "10 from UP get Padma Shri award". The Times of India. 26 January 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
Ramesh Babaji Maharaj, 80-year-old seer from Mathura, has been awarded for his work in animal welfare, particularly for cows.
- ^ a b "About Us". Mataji Gaushala. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
The project of Gau Sewa and Gau raksha, was founded by Param Pujya Shri Ramesh Baba Ji Maharaj, a renounced saint living in Maan Mandir, Barsana.
- ^ a b "Mataji Goshala, Barsana". Braj Rasik. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
Mataji Goshala is located in Barsana, Serving over 40,000 cows. Goshala is running under the guidance of Shri Ramesh Baba Ji - Maan Mandir.
- ^ a b "Padma Awards 2019 announced". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
Padma Shri (94)... Shri Ramesh Babaji Maharaj Social Work-Animal Welfare Uttar Pradesh
- ^ "Padma Awards 2019: Check complete list of 112 distinguished people". Financial Express. 26 January 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Padma Awards for Environment Conservation". Arise Bharat. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
Founder of Mataji Gaushala, Shri Ramesh Babaji Maharaj from Uttar Pradesh has been conferred the award for his contribution towards taking care of 45,000 cows and establishing India's largest Bio-gas plant.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2019: Social, environmental and animal welfare crusaders who have been awarded for their efforts". Times Now. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
Shri Ramesh Babaji Maharaj from Uttar Pradesh and Shri Shabbir Sayyad from Maharashtra have been conferred the Padma Shri award for their efforts towards the welfare of animals.