Padma Shri awardee Ramesh Baba, known for cow conservation and protecting Braj's hills and water bodies, passes away in Barsana
Padma Shri awardee Sant Ramesh Baba, founder of Maan Mandir in Barsana (Mathura, Uttar Pradesh) and known for cow conservation and environmental work in the Braj region, passed away on 6 October 2026.
Summary
Sant Ramesh Baba, a Padma Shri awardee and founder of Maan Mandir in Barsana, Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, passed away on 6 October 2026. Ramesh Baba devoted his life to the Braj region, working for cow protection through the Mataji Gaushala at Barsana and for the conservation of Braj's hills, forests and water bodies, including campaigns against mining of the hills and for saving the Yamuna. Mathura's District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh paid tribute to him.
Key facts
- Person
- Sant Ramesh Baba
- Died
- 6 October 2026, Barsana, Mathura (Uttar Pradesh)
- Honour
- Padma Shri
- Founded
- Maan Mandir, Barsana
- Known for
- Cow protection (Mataji Gaushala), conservation of Braj's hills, forests and water bodies
- Campaigns
- Against hill mining; to save the Yamuna
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Padma Shri awardee Sant Ramesh Baba, who passed away in October 2026, was the founder of Maan Mandir located in:
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Correct answer: A — Barsana, Mathura (Uttar Pradesh)