After long waits, Premānand Mahārāja's followers in Bhadravan had the opportunity to see him, as there had been various rumors regarding his whereabouts and the state of affairs in the ashrams.
While reports circulated that Premānand Mahārāja had left Keli Kundh Ashram and secluded himself, and also about possible disagreements, the situation intensified following the death of his disciple Dipak Lodhi, known as Rasik Dulari Sharan. However, on Thursday, October 8, around 6 am, Premānand Mahārāja arrived at Radha Keli Kundh Ashram, where he was seen by devotees. Simultaneously, the ashram published an official statement regarding the ongoing disputes.
The arrival of the Mahārāja at Radha Keli Kundh Ashram on Thursday brought joy among the attending devotees, who had been hoping for his appearance for several days. Many people waited for hours for his visit, and the news that the Mahārāja had appeared and received visitors was a relief for the faithful. The Mahārāja spent about two hours at the ashram.
On the Sant Mahima Facebook page associated with Keli Kundh Ashram, a notification was posted clarifying that Radha Keli Kundh Ashram and another ashram are separate institutions. The ashram also responded to spreaders of false information, attempting to clarify its position amidst various claims concerning both ashrams.
Overall, two key points became clear: firstly, Premānand Mahārāja arrived at Radha Keli Kundh Ashram on the morning of October 8 and met with devotees; secondly, a statement was released via the ashram's linked Facebook page clarifying that both ashrams exist separately.
Following the demise of Premānand Mahārāja's disciple, Rasik Dulari Sharan, known as Dipak Lodhi, several organizational changes were made at Keli Kundh Ashram. The initiation program was suspended indefinitely, and a ban on token-based audiences was introduced. Furthermore, meetings with devotees at the ashram located in Yamuna Vihar Kundh Belwan were temporarily halted. Servants providing services at the ashram informed devotees of these new rules through microphones. The attire of the servants was also changed. However, no information was provided on how long these measures would remain in effect.
Rasik Dulari Sharan, also known as Dipak Lodhi, died on the morning of September 25 around 10:36 am. Dipak was from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. According to police data, he was seen on surveillance footage falling from the roof of a fourth-floor apartment. After the incident, he sustained serious injuries that led to his death. The police are investigating the entire matter.