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| birth_date = 17 May 1969
| birth_place = [[Barpeta District]], [[Assam]], [[India]]
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'''Mahadev Deka''' is a [[bodybuilder]] from [[Barpeta district]], [[Assam]], [[India]]. By profession he is an assistant engineer in [https://web.archive.org/web/20090619092209/http://aphe.nic.in/ Public health department of Assam]. In 2008 he was the runner up of Musclemania Superbody world championship and in 2009 has won the championship ([[Musclemania]]) in the Open BW (bantamweight) category, held in Florida from 18–21 June. <ref name="mahadev">{{cite web|url=http://musclemania.com/scores/2009/09_universe_weekend/2009%20MUSCLE.pdf|title= Fitness Universe Weekend: Musclemania Universe| accessdate=26 August 2018}}</ref>

==Diet Schedule==
He follows a daily diet of 20 egg whites, a chicken, fruit juice, little rice, lot of green vegetables and allotted supplements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://connect.in.com/news_article/Mahadev_Deka/687474703a2f2f6e6577732e776562696e6469613132332e636f6d2f6e6577732f41727469636c65732f496e6469612f32303039303632322f313238303331332e68746d6c/542365|title=After heart surgery, Assam lad becomes Mr Universe|date=22 June 2009|accessdate=1 July 2009}}{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Training==
Mahadev took his first training from [[Manohar Aich]] in [[Kolkata]] in 1992 and went on to win bronze at Bharar Kumar Championship in [[Bangalore]] the same year.<ref name="ab">{{cite journal|last=Kalita|first=Prabin|date=22 June 2009|title=Heart patient is Mr Universe|journal=The Times of India|location=Kolkata|pages=9}}</ref>

==Heart surgery==
In August 2002, Mahadev underwent an [[Open heart surgery]]. Post-operation, he developed a [[Swelling (medical)|lump]] in his chest. He was advised an open-heart surgery to get it removed and so he took a break of three months.<ref name="ab" /> He also underwent [[chemotherapy]].<ref name="cd">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/06/25/stories/2009062552441800.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090629064843/http://www.hindu.com/2009/06/25/stories/2009062552441800.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 June 2009|title=Tumultuous welcome to Assam bodybuilder|date=25 June 2009|accessdate=4 July 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> But all these could not resist him to go to his favorite place, the gym.<ref name="ab" />

In 2008 he was the runner up of Musclemania Superbody world championship, and won its Mr Universe title in the bantamweight class in 2009 held in Florida. <ref name="mahadev1">{{cite web|url=http://musclemania.com/scores/2008/universe-weekend/08results_mmu_bw.htm|title=2008 Musclemania Universe|accessdate=26 August 2018}}</ref> On his return he received a hero’s welcome from fans for his victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.demotix.com/news/mr-universe-2009-body-builder-mahadev-deka-arrive-home|title=Mr. Universe 2009 Body Builder Mahadev Deka arrives at home|date=25 June 2009|accessdate=4 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090629071742/http://www.demotix.com/news/mr-universe-2009-body-builder-mahadev-deka-arrive-home|archive-date=29 June 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Chief Ministers of Assam|Chief Minister of Assam]] [[Tarun Gogoi]] promised him a house and the [[Numaligarh Refinery Limited]] has announces a cash award of Rs50,000.<ref name="cd" /> [https://web.archive.org/web/20090619092209/http://aphe.nic.in/ Asom PHE] Minister Rihon Daimary, at a function held at his office chamber, felicitated him with ''Chelleng Chador'', ''[[Xorai]]'' and a cash award of Rs.25,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sentinelassam.com/sportsmain.php?sec=2&subsec=5&ppr=1&dtP=2009-07-01|title=PHE Minister felicitates Mahadev Deka|date=30 June 2009|accessdate=4 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719035542/http://www.sentinelassam.com/sportsmain.php?sec=2&subsec=5&ppr=1&dtP=2009-07-01|archive-date=19 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Philanthropy==
Mahadev Deka has been involved in several charities. He is the brand ambassador for an NGO called Kidney Citizen <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kidneycitizen.com/about/|title=Brand Ambassador of the NGO, Kidney Citizen}}</ref> which is a one of a kind not for profit organization supporting people with [[kidney]] diseases. Kidney Citizen is a registered charitable trust set up by Uttam Basar for helping the cause of the underprivileged and all patients with kidney diseases. The Foundation has two focus areas: Awareness and Healthcare. To increase the reach and corpus of the Foundation, Mahadev Deka has undertaken initiatives such as spreading awareness through public appearances and its website for which Kidney Citizen has teamed up with the internet technology company, [http://www.touchwebsolutions.com/ TOUCHWEB Solutions]. The aim is to raise awareness through the website about [[kidney transplant]] procedure, [[kidney stone]], and other kidney related issues, which can save lives.

==See also==
*[[Gautam Kalita]]

==References==
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