When Gurudev took Mahasamadhi on June 02, 1990, Gayatri Jayanti day, Mataji took over all the responsibilities of the mission and carried them over with great courage. In October 1990, under Mataji’s guidance, Grand Shraddhanjali Samaroh, a program to pay homage to Gurudev, was organized . Over 15,00,000 devotees from all over the world participated in it, and resolved to carry-on the works of Gurudev, for dissemination of philosophy of Gayatri and Yagna.In 1992, on Gayatri Jayanti Day, Mataji disclosed about Gurudev’s message from subtle and astral realms for the spread of Dev- Sanskriti (divine Indian culture or religious culture) all over the world for which series of Grand Ashwamedha Yagyas were to be performed. The series of Ashwamedha Yagnas started from Jaipur in Nov.1992. Till now, twenty-seven such grand Ashwamedha Yagnas have been celebrated in INDIA and abroads, besides the grand Anwalkheda (birthplace of Acharyaji near Agra, city of Taj) Pratham Poornahuti Samaroh in 1995.
Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma Ji, lovingly revered as Vandaniya Mataji, was born in 1926 in a devout family. From her early years, she displayed qualities of compassion, simplicity, and inner strength. She became the spiritual companion and divine Shakti of Yugrishi Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya, dedicating her life to his mission of Yug Nirman Yojna.
Major Movements & Contributions
- 1940s–1950s – Stood firmly beside Acharyashri in his intense sadhana and spiritual experiments, providing strength and silent support.
- 1953 – Co-founded Akhand Jyoti Sansthan in Mathura, nurturing the mission in its formative years.
- 1958 – Played a pivotal role in organizing the historic 1008 Kundi Gayatri Mahayagya, inspiring thousands of women to join the mission.
- 1971 – With the establishment of Shantikunj, Haridwar, Mataji guided seekers with motherly affection, shaping Shantikunj into a spiritual family.
- 1975 onwards – Led women empowerment programs, encouraging women to embrace Sanskars, Sadhana, and Seva, becoming torchbearers of moral strength in society.
- 1979 – Actively contributed to the vision of Brahmavarchas Research Institute, supporting the integration of spirituality with science.
- 1984–1990 – Inspired mass participation in Yug Nirman Yojna campaigns — social reforms, eradication of addictions, family value building, and cultural rejuvenation.
- Post-1990 (after Gurudev’s Mahaprayaan) – Became the guiding force of the mission, holding the Pariwar together with patience, compassion, and unshakable faith.