Bhaktamal: Shukrana Guruji
Real Name - Nirmal Singh Maharaj
Other names - Guruji, Dugri Wale Guruji
Guru - Dera Sant Sewa Dasji
Aradhya - Bhagwan Shiv
Birth Date - 7th July 1954
Birth Place - Dugri village at Malerkotla, Punjab
Marital Status – Married
Mother - Shri Mast Ramji
Father - Smt. Surjit Kaur
Education - Masters Degree in English and Economics
Language – Punjabi, Hindi, English
Famous - Spiritual Guru
Shukrana Guruji was a saint of high order who had renounced worldly life and had a large following. His followers believe he was Lord Shiva incarnate and had revealed himself in the divine form to many of his devotees. Guruji emitted the divine fragrance from himself which was akin to that of heavenly roses.
His wisdom transcends boundaries, emphasizing the essence of love, compassion, and unity. Guruji's teachings delve into the core principles of righteousness, self-realization, and devotion.
Guruji is followed by celebrities like Jacqueline Fernandez, Hema Malini, and the Kapoor family of Bollywood.
Guruji has a temple, popularly known as Bade Mandir located at Bhatti mines in South Delhi. Today, when Guruji is no more in his mortal guise, his blessings are working the same wonders, with his grace falling equally on those who never met him in their lifetime. Guruji took mahasamadhi on 31st May 2007. He left no successor. His emphasis was that the devotee always get connected "directly" with him , and more so, through the medium of prayers and meditation.