Married Story: Recently, famous storyteller Indresh Upadhyay got married to Shipra Sharma of Haryana, and since then people’s interest in the married life of other famous storytellers of this country has increased even more. Who is unmarried? Who married when and whom? Are their wives associated with the spiritual platform or pursuing personal careers? Many such questions are arising in the minds of devotees and listeners. So, let us know interesting things about the marital status of the country’s popular storytellers and their life partners, which you might have never heard before.
Narrators Indresh Upadhyay and Shipra Sharma
Storyteller Indresh Upadhyay and Shipra Sharma got married on 5 December 2025.
Wife’s Name: Shipra Sharma
background:
- Shipra is originally from Yamunanagar, Haryana.
- His family currently lives in Amritsar, Punjab.
- His father, Harendra Sharma, has been a DSP.
- Wedding Venue: The wedding took place with Vedic rituals at Taj Amer Hotel, Jaipur.
appointment: According to media reports, Shipra comes from a religious and spiritual background and both got acquainted while participating in Indresh Upadhyay’s Bhagwat Kathas. This marriage took place with the consent of both the families.
Aniruddhacharya Maharaj and Aarti Tiwari
Aniruddhacharya Maharaj is known for his simple storytelling style and talking effectively on social topics. He is very popular especially among the youth. Many times Aniruddhacharya Maharaj is seen with his wife in religious rituals, due to which people remain very interested in their couple. He also has two children.
Wife Name: Aarti Tiwari
Work: Aniruddhacharya Maharaj’s wife is a bhajan singer. She often shares videos of her bhajans on social media, which shows that she is also active in propagating religion through spiritual music.
Devkinandan Thakur Maharaj and Andamata Devi
Devkinandan Thakur Maharaj ji, who started his stories with the slogan ‘Shri Krishnay Namah’, has millions of followers.
Wife Name: Andamata Devi
Work: Andamata Devi helps her husband a lot in religious works. Although, not much information about her personal or professional life is publicly available, she plays a supportive role in her husband’s spiritual mission. Devkinandan Thakur Maharaj and his wife Andamata have four children.
Pandit Pradeep Mishra and his wife
Pandit Pradeep Mishra of Sehore, Madhya Pradesh is famous in the country and abroad for the stories of ‘Rudraksh Mahotsav’ and ‘Shiv Mahapuran’. Pandit Pradeep Mishra’s wife’s name is Pratima Mishra, she is often seen wearing a veil during religious events and stays away from the media limelight.
Family: His family consists of his parents (father’s name is Ramdayal Mishra), his two brothers (Vinay Mishra and Deepak Mishra), his wife and their 2 children.
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Pundarik Maharaj and Renuka Goswami
Famous storyteller Pundarik Maharaj is known for his deep knowledge of Vedas and scriptures. His wife’s contribution is also very important in the spiritual field. Pundarik Maharaj and Renuka Goswami have three children.
Wife Name: Renuka Goswami
Function and Identity:
- She is the founder of Nimai Pathshala, where she imparts the knowledge of Geeta and Bhagwat to thousands of children.
- People lovingly call her ‘Maiya’.
- She is very active in spiritual work and is engaged in propagating Vedic culture.
- Renuka Goswami has also been a national level hockey player.
- He has also obtained a Master’s degree in Business Management from Oxford.
- Videos related to his motivational and spiritual discussions go viral on social media.
Devi Chitralekha and Madhav Tiwari
Young storyteller Devi Chitralekha has made a place in the hearts of millions of people with her sweet voice and simple discourses.
Wedding Date: They got married in 2017.
Husband’s Name: Madhav Tiwari
Husband’s introduction: Madhav Tiwari belongs to a Brahmin family from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Goddess Chitralekha has often mentioned her husband in her spiritual programs and the couple is quite popular among the devotees.
Premanand Maharaj
Premanand Maharaj is a saint and storyteller from Vrindavan.
Basic Identity: He is especially known for his devotion to Radha Rani and his dedication towards Vrindavan Dham.
Teaching/Preaching: His discourses mainly focus on the path of devotion, sadhana, restraint, and spiritual discipline in daily life. He tells the listeners in simple language the realities of life and the path to move towards God.
Reason for fame: His simplicity, calm nature, and serious spiritual discussions make him very popular, especially among the youth. His ashram is located in Vrindavan.
Situation: He is unmarried and has dedicated his entire life to the devotion of Radha-Krishna.
Jaya Kishori
Jaya Kishori is a popular storyteller and bhajan singer.
Basic Identity: He is known for his melodious bhajan singing and recitation of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha and Nani Bai Ka Maira in simple language.
Teaching/Preaching: His sermons often focus on modern life and practical spirituality. She inspires the youth to connect with religion and face the challenges of life.
Reason for fame: His youth, impressive oratory style and ability to present stories in an interesting way make him popular across the country.
Family Status: He is unmarried.
Bageshwar Dham Government (Dhirendra Krishna Shastri)
Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Baba, is the Peethadhishwar of Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh.
Basic Identity: He is known as a storyteller and a divine court judge. His followers call him Bageshwar Dham Sarkar.
Teaching/Preaching: He is a preacher of Hanuman ji and Sanatan Dharma. In his sermons he often talks about the importance of Sanatan culture and promoting Indianness.
Reason for fame: His divine court and pamphlets (writing down people’s problems and their solutions on a paper without informing them) are the main reasons for his fame.
Situation: He is also unmarried.
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