Sikar, Jan. 26 -- The Head Priest of Shri Shraddhanath Ashram, Baijnath Maharaj expressed heartfelt gratitude to his followers and disciples after being conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award.

Baijnath Maharaj said, "It is with everyone's blessings and faith that I got this honour. I am just a small man who got this huge respect and it is a matter of pride for me. I bless all my followers and disciples and thank everyone."

Baijnath Maharaj, born in 1935 in Panlava, Rajasthan became a disciple of Shri Shraddhanath Maharaj at the age of six. He travelled with his guru across various pilgrimage sites and dedicated much of his life to education and spiritual guidance. From 1960 to 1985, Baijnath Maharaj served as the Principal at Gram B...