About us
Ahilyadevi Samiti is dedicated to preserving and propagating the legacy of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar, one of the most revered and often overlooked figures in Indian history. Known for her extraordinary contributions to Hindu society, governance, and infrastructure development, Ahilyadevi Holkar exemplifies wisdom, compassion, and courage. Our mission is to bring her remarkable achievements to the forefront of public consciousness.
We strive to spread awareness about Ahilyadevi’s unparalleled work by organizing events, competitions, and community gatherings at various levels. Through these initiatives, we aim to educate people about her enduring contributions to Indian culture, spirituality, and society. From building temples and dharmashalas to fostering inclusive development, Ahilyadevi Holkar’s legacy serves as an inspiration to all.
Ahilyadevi Samiti is committed to ensuring that her name and deeds are remembered and celebrated across India. By fostering a deeper understanding of her life and accomplishments, we seek to instill pride and appreciation for this forgotten hero of Indian history. Join us in our journey to honor the memory of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar and spread her message of resilience, leadership, and service to humanity.”
Our Patrons
Patron
Dr Sonal Mansingh
Patron
Smt. Sumitra Mahajan
Secretary
Shri Raghuji raje Angre
Chief Patron
Amritanandamayi Devi
Secretary
Siddhartha Dave
Secretary
captain meera
Working President
Singh Raje Holkar
Chief Patron
Pujya amma, mata
President
Dr Chandrakala Padia
President: Prof. Chandrakala Padiya – Retired Vice-Chancellor, Kashi
Working President: Shri Uday Singh Raje Holkar – Social Worker, Indore
Secretary: Raghuji Raje Angre – Social Worker, Raigad, Maharashtra
Secretary: Capt. Dr. Meera Dave – Retired Army Officer, Surat
Secretary: Dr. Mala Thakur – Social Worker, Indore
Treasurer: Shri Manoj Fadnis – Renowned Chartered Accountant, Indore
Padma Vibhushan: Padma Subrahmanyam – Renowned Bharatanatyam Guru, Chennai
Padma Shri: Malini Awasthi – Famous Folk Singer, Lucknow
Padma Shri: Dr. Vikas Mahatme – Director, AIIMS, Nagpur
Padma Shri: Kalpana Saroj – Renowned Entrepreneur, Mumbai
Padma Shri: Kaluram Bamaniya – Kabir Bhajan Singer, Tonk
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Gyananand Tirtha – Bhanpura Peeth
Mahant Guruvinder Singh – Jalandhar
Datt Mauli Anna Maharaj – Indore
Rani Lakshmi Kumaran Setupati – Ramanathpuram, Tamil Nadu
Gayatri Raje Pawar – BJP MLA, Social Worker, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
K. Ratna Prabha – Retired Chief Secretary, Hyderabad
Prof. Shashi Prabha Kumar – President, Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla
Prof. Pratima Goyal – Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya
Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar – Vice-Chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, Maharashtra
Prof. Ujwala Chakradev – Vice-Chancellor, SNDT University, Mumbai
Prof. Neerja Gupta – Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Prof. Surekha Dhangwal – Vice-Chancellor, Doon University, Dehradun
Prof. Geeta Bhatt – Director, NCWEB, New Delhi
Dr. Krishna Gopal – Co-Sarkaryawah, RSS, Delhi
Prof. Kiran Arora – Former Vice-Chancellor, Bahara University, Himachal
Prof. Kusumlata Kedia – Renowned Litterateur, Kashi
Dr. Pankaj Mittal – Educationist, Delhi
Sinu Joseph – Historian, Bengaluru
Jula Sharma – Historian, Guwahati, Assam
Shri Hansraj Hans – Punjabi Folk Singer, Jalandhar
Shri Sukhminder Brar – Renowned Folk Singer, Chandigarh
Smt. Manju Bora – Assamese Film Director, Guwahati, Assam
Smt. Advaita Kala – Writer, Director, Delhi
Dr. Chamanlal Banga – Educationist, Himachal
Smt. Preeti Patel – Arms Entrepreneur, Rajkot
Shri Devidas Pote – Biographer of Lokmata Ahilyabai, Mumbai
Smt. Asha Ram Shinde – Social Worker, Choundi, Maharashtra
Prof. Sakharam Mujalde – Educationist, Devi Ahilya University, Indore
Dr. Chandan Gupta – Director, EMRC, Devi Ahilya University, Indore
Shri Naresh Vaid – Social Worker, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
Prof. Virupaksha V. Jaddipal – Secretary, Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Ved Vidya Pratishthan, Ujjain
Pt. Vijay Shankar Mehta – Motivational Speaker, Ujjain
Prof. Vijay Kumar C.G. – Vice-Chancellor, Maharshi Panini University, Ujjain
Shri Anand Bangar – Renowned Industrialist, Ujjain