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{{short description|Indian spiritual organization}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox organisation
|name = Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat
|image = jagadguru_Kripalu_Parishat.png
|caption = Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat
|abbreviation = JKP
|formation = {{start date and age|df=yes|1970|p=y}} {{nowrap|Mangarh, [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]], [[India]]}}
|founder = [[Kripalu Maharaj]]
|type = [[Nonprofit Organization]]
|status = [[Charitable Trust]]
|purpose = [[Educational]], [[Philanthropic]], [[Spirituality]]
|membership =
|headquarters = Mangarh, [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]], India; [[Vrindavan]], India
|region_served = Worldwide
|leader_title = President
|leader_name = Dr. Shyama Tripathi & Dr. Krishna Tripathi
|affiliations = [[Hinduism]]
|website = {{url|http://jkp.org.in/}} {{url|https://www.jkpliterature.org.in}}
}}

'''Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat''' '''(JKP)''', previously known as '''Sadhna Bhawan Trust''', is a [[Charitable organization|charitable religious organization]] in [[India]].<ref name="widows" /><ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" /><ref name="timesofindia">[[Times of India]]. (30 Jul 2016)."Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat's Tripathi among 'Top 50 Indian Icon's'" Retrieved from: [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Jagadguru-Kripalu-Parishats-Tripathi-among-Top-50-Indian-Icons/articleshow/53462463.cms]</ref><ref name="libraryofcongress">[[Library of Congress]]. "Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat". Retrieved from: https://www.loc.gov/item/2014632766/</ref><ref name="nelsonmandela1">Indo American News. (1 May 2014). "Nelson Mandela Peace Award Bestowed on the Charitable Organization Supported by Austin Based Hindu Temple". Retrieved July 2016 from: [http://www.indoamerican-news.com/?p=25032]</ref><ref name="Jagadguru Reference3">{{cite news |date=3 April 2020 |title=TMassive Winter Distributions to Those in Need 35000 Impoverished Individuals Given Winter ResourcesHE WEEK |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2019/12/18/pwr3-jagadguru%20kripalu%20parishat.html |access-date=8 March 2021 |publisher=The Week |language=en |archive-date=18 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218083346/https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2019/12/18/pwr3-jagadguru%20kripalu%20parishat.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was established in 1970 by [[Kripalu Maharaj]]<ref>Hutton, F. (16 August 2008). "Rose Lore: Essays in Semiotics and Cultural History". Lexington Books</ref><ref>Walker, J.K. 2007. The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality. [[Harvest House]].</ref> and is currently administered by three presidents appointed by him.<ref name="widows">Chhabra, G. (1 December 2015). "Vidhwa Bhoj organized by JKP at Prem Mandir". Retrieved July 2016 from: [http://www.aajkikhabar.com/en/vidhwa-bhoj-organized-by-jkp-at-prem-mandir/]</ref><ref name="womenseducation">[[Indo-Asian News Service]]. (19 December 2015). Women's education will contribute to development. Retrieved 27 July 2016 from: [http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/women-s-education-will-contribute-to-development-manisha-koirala-115121900787_1.html]</ref><ref name="nelsonmandela">[[Indo-Asian News Service]]. (20 April 2014). "JKP Education gets Nelson Mandela Peace Award". Retrieved July 2016 from: [http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/jpk-education-gets-nelson-mandela-peace-award-114042000506_1.html]</ref><ref name="doctorate">{{cite news | newspaper=[[Business Standard]] | date=7 June 2014 | title=JKP Education Trust president conferred doctorate | accessdate=10 March 2019 | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/jkp-education-trust-president-conferred-doctorate-114060700475_1.html}}</ref> The organization oversees three major temples: Bhakti Mandir in [[Kripalu Dham Mangarh|Mangarh]], [[Prem Mandir, Vrindavan|Prem Mandir]] in [[Vrindavan]], and [[Kirti Mandir, Barsana|Kirti Mandir]] in [[Barsana]].<ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" />

== Monuments ==

* Prem Mandir is a religious and spiritual complex situated on a 54‑acre site on the outskirts of [[Vrindavan]], [[Mathura]], India. It is dedicated to the Hindu deities [[Radha Krishna]], [[Rama]] and [[Sita]], and is built from Italian marble. It first opened to the public on 17 February 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jkpliterature.org.in/prem-mandir-souvenir-1|title=The story behind Prem Mandir|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816125948/https://www.jkpliterature.org.in/prem-mandir-souvenir-1|archive-date=16 August 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=}}</ref> In March 2026, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, visited the temple complex as part of a three-day spiritual tour. During her visit, she performed the evening Aarti, witnessed the musical fountain and laser show, and was presented with a book on the life of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj by the temple authorities. <ref name="NewsOnAIR2026">{{cite news |last=News On AIR |title=President Droupadi Murmu visits Vrindavan, performs Aarti at temples |url=https://www.newsonair.gov.in/president-droupadi-murmu-visits-vrindavan-performs-aarti-at-temples/ |access-date=March 23, 2026 |publisher=Prasar Bharati |date=March 19, 2026}}</ref> <ref name="HT2026">{{cite news |last=Hindustan Times |title=President Murmu visits temples, attends several programmes in Mathura |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/president-murmu-visits-temples-attends-several-programmes-in-mathura-101773936787909.html |access-date=March 23, 2026 |date=March 19, 2026}}</ref>

* Prem Bhavan is a 73,000‑square‑foot temple in the form of a pillarless dome, constructed adjacent to Prem Mandir. It can accommodate up to 25,000 people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prem Mandir {{!}} District Mathura, Government of Uttar Pradesh {{!}} India |url=https://mathura.nic.in/tourist-place/prem-mandir/ |access-date=2025-05-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Bhakti Mandir, located in [[Mangarh]], is a 108‑foot‑tall stone temple built with pink sandstone, white marble, and black granite. The foundation stone was laid on 26 October 1996, and the temple was inaugurated in November 2005.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}}
* Bhakti Bhavan, also in [[Mangarh]], is a 73,000‑square‑foot pillar-less dome located next to Bhakti Mandir.
* '''[[Radha Madhav Dham]]''' (Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple) is located in [[Hays County, Texas|Hays County]], near [[Austin, Texas]], United States. Covering approximately 35,000 square feet (3,300 m^2), the temple is topped by a 90-foot (27 m) dome clad in white and blue granite and gold. It is described as one of the largest Hindu temple complexes in the Western world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Radha Madhav Dham {{!}} Radha Madhav Dham |url=https://radhamadhavdham.org/about-radha-madhav-dham/ |access-date=2023-06-14 |website=radhamadhavdham.org}}</ref>
* Kirti Mandir, in Barsana,<ref name="aa">{{cite web|url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/uttar-pradesh/agra/kirti-mandir-barsana-in-mathura|title=Kirati Mandir Inauguration 7-Feb-2019}} Retrieved August 2016</ref> stands 111 feet tall and features 12 pillars made from Emerald Peri Granite. The main entrance pillar was erected by [[Kripalu Maharaj]]. Inside are four carved panels and 24 half-pillars decorated with depictions of [[Sakhis]].<ref name="jkp-km">{{cite web|url=https://jkp.org.in/monuments-kirti-mandir/|title=Intro to Kirati Mandir}}</ref>

== Philanthropy ==

Under JKP Trust, Kripalu Maharaj established three main groups. In March 2020, JKP presidents [[Vishakha Tripathi]], Shyama Tripathi, and Krishna Tripathi announced a contribution of Rs 10,000,000 to the PM CARES Fund.<ref name="Jagadguru Reference1">{{cite news |title=Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Contributes 100 Lakhs to PM CARES Fund for COVID-19 Relief |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/jagadguru-kripalu-parishat-contributes-100-lakhs-to-pm-cares-fund-for-covid-19-relief-120033101102_1.html |publisher=Business Standard India |date=31 March 2020}}</ref> The initiative was intended to support the Uttar Pradesh state government’s response to the [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19 outbreak.]]<ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" />
=== JKP Hospitals ===

A philanthropic hospital, Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya (JKC)<ref name=timesofindia /><ref>Tewari, A. (18 September 2015). "Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya will be a boon for Brajwasis". Aaj Ki Khabar. Retrieved July 2016 from: [http://www.aajkikhabar.com/en/jagadguru-kripalu-chikitsalaya-will-be-a-boon-for-brajwasis-santosh-gangwar/]</ref> was established in 2003. The organization aims to help sick people of remote locations in India, where there is lack of medical facilities. The setup of JKC began with the construction of two hospitals in Uttar Pradesh: first in [[Kunda, India|Kunda]] in November 2003<ref name="vrindavanhospital">[[Business Standard]]. (18 September 2015). "Gangwar opens free Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya in Vrindavan". Retrieved July 2016 from: [http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/gangwar-opens-free-jagadguru-kripalu-chikitsalaya-in-vrindavan-115091800745_1.html]</ref><ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" /> and second in Barsana in January 2007.<ref name=vrindavanhospital /><ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" /> In September 2015, JKC opened its third facility in Vrindavan,<ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" /><ref name=vrindavanhospital /> housing medical equipment, doctors' and nurses' living quarters, as well as 100 beds to treat patients. These facilities offer healthcare to local village populations.<ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" />

=== JKP Education ===

Under JKP, the Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education<ref name="indianiconaward">Aaj Ki Khabar. (6 July 2016). "Dr. Vishakha Tripathi to be conferred with Indian Icon Award". Retrieved July 2016 from: [http://www.aajkikhabar.com/en/dr-vishakha-tripathi-conferred-indian-icon-award/]</ref><ref>The South Asian Times. (12 Aug 2015). "JKP recognised for women empowerment". Retrieved July 2016 from: [http://www.thesouthasiantimes.info/news-JKP_recognised_for_women_empowerment-106305-India-30.html]</ref> (JKPE), provides free schooling to over 5,000 village girls<ref name="Jagadguru Reference2">{{cite news |date=30 July 2016 |title=Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat's Tripathi among 'Top 50 Indian Icons' |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/jagadguru-kripalu-parishats-tripathi-among-top-50-indian-icons/333494/ |access-date=8 March 2021 |publisher=The Financial Express}}</ref><ref name=timesofindia /> living near and around Kunda.<ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" /> The education covers pre-primary to postgraduate levels.<ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" /> Using technology and amenities<ref name=award /> through three institutions in [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]],<ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" /> [[Uttar Pradesh]],<ref name="award">[[Indo-Asian News Service]]. (21 August 2015). "JKP Education gets another award". Retrieved July 2016 from: [http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=346662]</ref> Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education provides education to underprivileged girls from Pratapgarh and nearby areas and has helped over 55,000 children from these areas.<ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" /> Warm jackets and food bowls are provided regularly for school children from Pratapgarh, Vrindavan, and Barsana.<ref name="Jagadguru Reference3" />

=== JKP Social ===

JKP Social provides an array of social services<ref name="Jagadguru Reference2" /> through various funds that help widows, the poor, and the underprivileged.<ref name=floods>[[Yahoo! News]]. (26 June 2013). "Kripaluji donates Rs. 1 crore for Uttarakhand victims". Retrieved July 2016 from: https://in.news.yahoo.com/kripaluji-donates-rs-1-crore-uttarakhand-victims-124604705.html</ref> As of April 2020, 35,000 impoverished people had received resources from JKP to stay comfortable during the 2019 winter.<ref name="Jagadguru Reference3" /> The Poor Relief Fund has provided resources like blankets, jackets, clothing, food items, school bags, furniture (such as benches or chairs), and many other necessities annually to nearly 100,000 impoverished residents of [[Braj]], located in Vrindavan and Barsana.<ref name="Jagadguru Reference1" /><ref name="Jagadguru Reference3" />

==Awards==

* UP State Mahotsav Award, a state-level award for charity in health and education, received on 10 January 2015{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=P. T. I. |title=Press Trust Of India |url=https://www.ptinews.com/press-release/an-icon-of-selfless-service-remembering-her-holiness-sushri-dr-vishakha-tripathi/2018603 |access-date=2025-12-07 |website=www.ptinews.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Zee Sargam Award, a national-level award for social service and education of girls, was received on 5 November 2014{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}}
* Nelson Mandela Award, a national award for charitable contribution to society, 19 April 2014<ref name="Jagadguru Reference2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/nelson_mandela_peace_award_bestowed_on_the_charitable_organization_supported_by_austin_based_hindu_temple/prweb11789325.htm|title=Nelson Mandela Peace Award Bestowed on the Charitable Organization Supported by Austin Based Hindu Temple|publisher=}}</ref>
* Nari Today Award by I Next for extraordinary work, remarkable contribution in female education, received in 2013{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}}
* Mother Teresa Excellence Award by the Economic Growth Society of India for educating girls, received in 2013<ref name="Jagadguru Reference2" />
* Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award, noted as India's highest honor for outstanding achievements in charity, in May 2012<ref name="Jagadguru Reference2" /><ref name="gandhiaward">[[Indo-Asian News Service]]. (22 May 2013). JKP Education gets Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award. Retrieved July 2016 from: [http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/jkp-education-gets-rajiv-gandhi-global-excellence-award-with-image-113052200564_1.html]</ref>
* Top 50 Indian Icon award<ref name=timesofindia />

==Allegations against Kripalu Maharaj==

* In the 1990s, Kripalu Maharaj was arrested for allegedly raping two young girls. In the end, the prosecution was disbelieved due to a lack of evidence, however, many are skeptical of the verdict.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 6, 1995 |title=Priya Sharan Maharaj Alias Yadavendra ... vs State Of Maharashtra |url=https://indiankanoon.org/docfragment/150462/?big=3&formInput=molest |website=indiankanoon.org}}</ref>
* In 2010, Kripalu Maharaj was arrested in Trinidad and Tobago after a 22-year-old Guyanese woman alleged that she was raped by Kripalu after going to seek spiritual assistance in one of his religious centers. The case was ultimately dropped due to a lack of evidence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramoutar |first=Paras |date=Jul 28, 2007 |title=Sex charges against Swami dropped |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world/sex-charges-against-swami-dropped/story-iozLyX8BecxVjijzQH0gVP.html |website=Hindustantimes.com}}</ref>

== References ==

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==External links==

*[http://jkphospitals.org/ JKP Hospitals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105055957/http://jkphospitals.org/ |date=5 January 2014 }}
*[http://jkpeducation.org/ JKP Education] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127133915/http://jkpeducation.org/ |date=27 January 2022 }}

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