Who is Pandit Dhirendra Shastri and why is he famous?

Pandit Dhirendra Shastri has been hitting the headlines over the past few days. The man has declared himself a saint and belongs to Madhya Pradesh. One of his videos 'Katha-Vaachan' is doing rounds on the internet where the self-proclaimed saint can be seen solving people's problems through 'Divya Shakti' in his 'Divya Darbar'.

Within a few nights, the man gained massive popularity. Meanwhile, a Maharashtra-based organisation namely Andhavishwash Unmoolan Samiti has challenged Pandit Dhirendra Shastri to prove his powers. In reply, Dhirendra has challenged back the organisation and said that he completely believes in Bageshwar Balaji.

The man is also known as a self-styled godman and moves across the globe for his 'Katha' every Tuesday and Saturday, a Divya court is being organised where Shastri narrates a Katha that is recorded and shared on social media platforms.


In recent years, Shastri’s video has been doing rounds on the internet, and as a result, the man has gained massive popularity among people. In those videos, the man can be seen performing Katha in a unique style.

Amid the ongoing criticism that Shastri is facing, several well-known BJP leaders including Kailash Vijayvargiya have shown their support towards the self-proclaimed man. Numerous right-wing Hindu organisations have backed Pandit Dhirendra Shastri because they believe he is being persecuted since he has opposed religious conversions and even performed "Ghar wapsis" on those, who had abandoned their faith.

Pandit Dhirendra Shastri claims that the little Gada he always carries with him summons the powers of Hanuman Ji. Dhriendra Shastri, who is connected to the Chhatarpur area of Madhya Pradesh's Bageshwar Dham temple devoted to Lord Balaji, has a sizable following and regularly holds Satsang (religious discourses) for his devotees, who think he possesses supernatural abilities.

FAQs:

1. Who is Pandit Dhirendra Shastri?
   Pandit Dhirendra Shastri is a self-proclaimed saint and belongs to Madhya Pradesh.
2. Who is supporting Pandit Dhirendra Shastri?
   Several well-known BJP leaders including Kailash Vijayvargiya have shown their support towards the self-proclaimed saint.