Indresh Upadhyay Age, Wife, Height, Father, Family, and More 

Indresh Upadhyay is a prominent young spiritual leader and shrimad Bhagwat International Katha Vachak and founder of Bhaktipath spritual organization. He hails from Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Popularly known for his discourses on the Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, Indresh Ji Maharaj has captivated millions, especially youth, with his spiritual influence at just 28 years of age. Recently, he has been in the news due to his marriage, and social media has been abuzz with glimpses of his wedding.

In this article we will discuss all the information about Indresh Upadhyay age, Katha fees, father, family, wife, and his prominent rise. 

Indresh Ji Maharaj Biography

Indresh Upadhyay was born on August 7, 1997 in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a very renowned Katha Vachak, known for delivering the knowledge from the devotional texts of Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran. He was born in a Brahmin family of Vrindavan and always loved telling religious stories and singing bhajans. 

Full Name	Indresh Upadhyay Ji
Known As	Indresh Maharaj Ji
Date of Birth	7 August, 1997
Birthplace	Vrindavan, India
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Profession	Katha Vachak

Indresh Upadhyay Age

Born in 1997, Indresh Upadhyay age is 28 years as of 2025. He is at a young age for being a rising spiritual leader. It is mentioned that at the age of 13, Indresh learnt all the 18,000 shlokas of the Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta. His energetic and charming personality at the age of 28 makes him connect with millions of people, including the youth. He perfectly blends the Krishan Bhakti with modern values. As per her birth details, Indresh Upadhyay’s zodiac sign is Leo, which makes him a valuable person. 

Indresh Upadhyay Height, Weight, and Other Physical Stats 

Indresh Upadhyay stands tall at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. While the details about his weight are not known. His personality is charmed by his dark brown eyes and black hair. 

Age (2025)	28 years
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Height	5 feet 6 inches
Weight	N/A
Eyes	Dark Brown
Hair	Black

Early Life and Educational Background

Indresh Upadhyay, also known as Indresh Ji Maharaj, grew up surrounded by a culture of devotion. He heard temple chants and attended conventions from an early age. By the age of thirteen, he had memorised all 18,000 verses of the Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana – no easy feat – demonstrating Indresh’s talents, hard work and commitment to understanding the material.

Indresh ji’s schooling was at Kanha Makhan Public School (Vrindavan), and he studied all standard subjects and spent considerable time on religious studies and activities. Indresh received a solid education, especially in learning Sanskrit, Hindu philosophy, and how to narrate the stories contained in the scripture.

As a young boy, Indresh pursued a course of study in Bhakti Yoga, Ramayan, and Krishna’s life at the Fogla Ashram. Indresh ji practised humility, meditation, and performed seva in the gaushala, living simply and purely. Indresh ji became fluent in Hindi, Sanskrit, and English to assist in disseminating the spiritual message and teachings in a way that is understandable to all humans today.

Schooling	Kanha Makhan Public School, Vrindavan ​
Training	Vedic studies in Sanskrit, philosophy, and katha narration

Family Background

Indresh Upadhyay was born in the sacred city of Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, in a Vaishnav-Brahman family steeped in devotion towards the deity of Krishna. Indresh Upadhyay father, Shri Krishna Chandra Shastri (aka Krishnachandra Ji Thakur), was an eminent Bhagwat Katha narrator, and with the storytelling of the Bhagwat and worship focused every day on Krishna, his father’s influence greatly impacted Indresh’s relationship with Krishna and created love and devotion within their home. 

Indresh’s mother, Narvada Sharma, contributed to his family’s spiritual heritage by arranging Satsangs and visiting temples, continuing to serve the teachings of her husband, helping to strengthen the family’s religious background. Along with Indresh’s three sisters, who also continued to strengthen the family’s religious background through their voices singing bhajans and taking part in family rituals along with Indresh to build up a deep knowledge of the sacred texts, along with intense devotion towards Krishna, through their upbringing, influenced by their kind and loving family members, as well as their pious grandfather.

Father	Shri Krishna Chandra Shastri
Mother	Narvada Sharma
3 Sister (s)	Names N/A

Indresh Upadhyay Wife

Indresh Upadhyay & Shipra Sharma married on 5 December 2025 in Jaipur through a ‘Traditional Vedic Wedding Ceremony’. Shipra is from the town of Yamunanagar, located in the state of Haryana, and her family is quite distinguished. Her father served as Deputy Superintendent of Police in the District of Haryana, and then the family relocated to Amritsar, Punjab.

Their marriage took place according to all Hindu wedding customs, including the seven pheras, with attendance by spiritual leaders, saints, and relatives from diverse faiths, as well as friends of different faiths and backgrounds.

Many found Indresh’s wedding to be of particular interest due to his status as a well-known Kathavachak and Spiritual Speaker, while the marriage ceremony used a blend of culture, simplicity and spirituality.

Aspect	Details
Name	Shipra Sharma ​​
Marriage Date	December 5, 2025, at Taj Amer Hotel, Jaipur ​​
Origin	Yamuna Nagar, Haryana; resides in Amritsar, Punjab ​​
Father’s Name	Pandit Harendra Sharma (former DSP, UP Police) ​​
Family Ties	Longstanding connections with Indresh’s family ​​
Pre-Wedding Events	Baraat from Vrindavan (Dec 3), haldi, sangeet ​​
Post-Marriage	Low profile, supports ashram life near Ramanreti, Vrindavan ​​

Indresh Upadhyay Spiritual Journey

Indresh Upadhyay began his career in the area of bhakti around the time of 2015, when he did a series of big katha events in Dwarka, Gujarat. He became well-known for his easy-going style as a storyteller, which captured the attention of those who attended his shows. His storytelling style was a hit on social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, with millions of people viewing his stories about Krishna Leela and devotion to Radha and Krishna.

In addition to the bhakti kathas, he introduced another platform for sharing kathas, bhajans, satsangs, and podcasts: an online website called BhaktiPath (www.bhaktipath.com). This was the same year (2015) that Indresh Upadhyay became famous for creating an engaging online platform that attracted millions of young people around the globe. 

By 2020, Indresh had built a significant following and was invited to be a speaker at many large events, including the Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad, which took place in Pune. Indresh can hold attention for long periods of time with long kathas that are funded by audience donations. He also has the unique ability to connect with his audience and reach them through humour, music, dance, and audience involvement. 

By 2025, his storytelling style that specifically targets young adults, along with his Ram Katha events, will further increase his popularity, and at that time, he will be recognised as one of the leading young spiritual speakers in India.

Indresh Upadhyay Net Worth 2025 

Indresh Upadhyay’s wealth in 2025 is thought to be somewhere between Rs. 4 crore and Rs. 22 crore. Most of this money comes from donations people give to his katha programs, income from his social media channels like BhaktiPath (which has 2.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.45 million subscribers on YouTube), and the value of his properties and cars. 

He owns a fancy house in Vrindavan worth many crores and a Toyota Fortuner that’s valued at 50 lakh rupees. However, the exact amount isn’t officially known because he doesn’t share detailed financial information. Instead, he uses his money for spiritual work, animal shelters, and charitable causes rather than for personal expenses. 

Indresh Upadhyay Katha Fees

Indresh’s charge varies based on several factors, such as the size of the event, location and the organising committee’s budget. Indresh Upadhyay Katha fees range from ₹51,000 to ₹1.51 lakhs, depending on these three criteria. He often does smaller events free of charge and relies upon the generosity of attendees to support him through their voluntary donations. He has additional income from performing bhajans and through using digital media. Therefore, he can earn lakhs of rupees in one month without having to rely on any fixed advertising costs or sponsorships. 

Social Media Presence

Indresh Upadhyay is present on social media through Instagram and YouTube. He shares all his spiritual videos and katha videos on both of these platforms. He has developed a huge fan base online with millions of followers, and his influence is reaching his followers through his online channels. 

Instagram	2.3M+	BhaktiPath
YouTube	1.5M+	BhaktiPath

Interesting Facts About Indresh Upadhyay

• Young Katha Vachak Indresh Upadhyay Ji began reciting spiritual stories and memorising the Shrimad Bhagavat Mahapuran at the age of 13.

• Among his age group, he is known for making spiritual lessons from the scriptures relevant to their lives today. Because of this, he attracts many young people to attend his programs.

• Besides his Katha and spiritual teachings, he also performs Bhajans, or devotional songs, which create a very spiritual atmosphere in his Katha sessions due to his beautiful voice.

• He strongly believes in Gai Ki Puja, or Cow Worship, and encourages his followers to take care of and protect cows.

• Through his YouTube channel, many viewers watch and share his Katha stories and Bhajans.

• He was born and raised in the holy city of Vrindavan, where he has been associated with Krishna through both his education and faith.

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