Vishakha Tripathi

Vishakha Tripathi is the President of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat and the eldest daughter of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj.[1] She has received several awards for her work in the field of girls' education, healthcare and philanthropy.[2] As part of her current responsibilities, she oversees the charitable hospitals of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat.

Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya, established in 2015, is a fully-charitable hospital in Vrindavan, is a multi-facility 100-bed hospital that serves the needy residents in the Braj region. Two other hospitals, established in Kripalu Dham Mangarh and Barsana in 2003 and 2007 respectively also provide free healthcare services to the poor.[3]

Tripathi also leads the Kripalu Balika Inter College, a charitable educational institution for girls in Kunda (Pratapgarh). In April 2023, a student of the school secured the fifth rank in Uttar Pradesh state board examinations.[4]

Under Tripathi's guidance, Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat also manages three temples -- Prem Mandir, Bhakti Mandir and Kirti Mandir, which are known worldwide. Prem Mandir is one of the ten largest Hindu temples worldwide.[5]

  1. ^ "Women's Education Will Contribute to Development: Manisha Koirala". The New Indian Express. 19 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat's Tripathi among 'Top 50 Indian Icons'". 30 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Gangwar opens free Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya in Vrindavan". Business Standard. 18 September 2015.
  4. ^ "High School fifth ranker Shreeyam aspires to serve as engineer". 25 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Top 10 Largest Hindu Temples Worldwide". 24 July 2024.