Dhirendra Shastri confirms he will marry soon:Says good news coming; asks mother to start looking for bride

Dhirendra Shastri, the Peethadheeshwar of Bageshwar Dham, has said that his marriage will definitely take place and good news will be announced soon. He stated that after receiving his guru’s permission, he will marry according to his mother’s choice. Clarifying further, Shastri said he has now received his guru’s approval and has asked his mother to begin looking for a suitable bride. He added that it has always been a principle of his life that whatever he has said eventually comes true, even if it takes time. Dhirendra Shastri said he will undertake a 21-day sadhana in Badrinath, which will include five days of special penance. He added that the marriage process is likely to move forward after the completion of this spiritual practice. Following this announcement, curiosity among his followers has increased, as there has been speculation about his marriage for a long time. Shastri reiterated that the marriage will not be based on his personal wish, but will take place in accordance with his guru’s command and his mother’s choice. When did discussions about Dhirendra Shastri’s marriage arise? Dhirendra Shastri’s marriage has been a subject of public discussion for several years, with speculation resurfacing at different times due to social media rumours, public appearances and his own statements. February 1, 2023: Rumours linking him with Jaya Kishori Discussions began circulating widely on social media claiming that spiritual storyteller Jaya Kishori would marry Dhirendra Krishna Shastri. However, neither Shastri nor Jaya Kishori issued any clarification or confirmation regarding the speculation. November 15, 2025: Speculation resurfaces during Sanatan Hindu Unity march The rumours resurfaced when Jaya Kishori joined Shastri’s Sanatan Hindu Unity foot march. Her presence during the march once again fuelled discussions among followers and on social media about a possible marriage. Shastri publicly confirmed his intention to marry About 11 months ago, during an interview on a news channel, Shastri openly spoke about his marriage plans and said he would definitely marry. He added that he was looking for a life partner who could understand both him and his family, emphasising that he wanted a true companion rather than just a wife. Shared unusual marriage proposals from devotees Shastri also spoke about several unusual proposals he received. He revealed that a 40–42-year-old divorced woman had proposed marriage to him. In another disturbing incident, he said a female devotee demanded marriage after claiming to have performed religious fasting and worship for three years. When her request was not accepted, she allegedly harmed herself by cutting her veins. Shastri said the situation was frightening and was resolved with great difficulty. Expressed fear of marriage after high-profile murder cases During a discourse in Sydney last year, Shastri expressed concern over rising incidents of violent crimes linked to marriages. Referring to the Raja Raghuwanshi murder case in Indore, he said such incidents had created fear among unmarried men and made him personally apprehensive about marriage. He remarked that he once believed arranged marriage was ideal, then thought love marriage was better, but later felt uncertain about both after hearing about such cases. Commented on Meerut ‘Blue Drum’ case While delivering Hanumant Katha in Meerut between March 25 and 29, 2025, Shastri referred to the Saurabh murder case and said many husbands were shocked after the “Blue Drum” case went viral. He added that he felt fortunate to be unmarried at the time. Recently reaffirmed he will definitely marry In an interview given about three months ago in Mathura, Shastri again confirmed his intention to marry, stating clearly that he would definitely do so in the future.