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Rang Avadhoot MaharajBold text Pujya Rangavadhoot Maharaj (Pujya Bapji) was born in Godhra, Gujarat, India on Monday, the 21st November (Hindu calendar – 9th day of the month Kartika, Vikram Samvat 1955) as Panduranga, another name of Lord Vitthala in a very religious Brahmin family known and respected for learning, selflessness and integrity. Pujya Bapjis's father name was Vitthalapanta and mother's name was Rukmini. Rukmani gave a birth to Panduranga (also known as Babu) on a auspicious data, Akshaya Navami in a small dark room of the Vitthala temple. Panduranga had another brother, Narayana.  Childhood and Education When Panduranga was five years old, his father Vitthalapanta fell prey to the epidemic of plague. In his very early part of childhood, the young Panduranga was indoctrinated into devotion and recital of the name of God Rama. Panduranga was a born commander and none with lack of agility could stand by him. Panduranga received his elementary education at schools in Godhra. He was his teacher’s favorite, and maintained first or second rank in his studies.

Following Gandhiji and Freedom Struggle Panduranga loved his country and his patriotism was evident since his college days. Panduranga joined Mahatama Gandhiji’s freedom struggle. Panduranga sacrificed his bright future for India’s freedom. Panduranga met Gandhiji several times. During this period, Panduranga received Master of Language degree from Gujarat Vidyapitha, Gujarat, India.