Bhagwati Devi Sharma
Indian social reformer (1926–1994)
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Bhagwati Devi Sharma was an Indian social reformer who was the co-founder of AWGP[1][2] and patron founder of Akhand Jyoti.[3]
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| Born | 20 September 1926 |
| Died | 19 September 1994 (aged 67) |
| Organization | AWGP |
| Predecessor | Shriram Sharma |
| Movement | Yug Nirman Yojana and Mahila Jagran Abhiyan |
| Spouse | Shriram Sharma |
| Children | Shailbala Pandya and Mrityunjay Sharma |
| Relatives | Pranav Pandya (Son in Law) |
Personal life
Bhagvati Devi married Shriram Sharma in 1946.[4] She assisted him in managing All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) and after his death, she succeeded him as head of AWGP.[5] Her followers call her Mataji (transl. respected mother).[2][4]
