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Devi Chitralekha (Hindi: देवी चित्रलेखा; also transliterated as 'Devi Ji') is a well-known name in India, was born on 9th January 1997, in village Khambi, District Palwal, Haryana. She is a popular Hindu Katha Vachak (Preacher), she is particularly known for her narration of 'Bhagwat Katha' and 'Radha-Krishna Katha' and some other Hindu scriptures in India as well as in abroad. Devi Ji has disseminated the 'Radha-Krishna mantra' in many states of India, such as- Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Nagaland and Punjab. Apart from that, she has delivered discourses in foreign countries like the U.K., Africa, Florida, Texas, Washington D.C, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Indiana and Boston. Devi Chitralekha has been preaching on Bhagwat for almost 14 years. Her journey started at a young age of just 7 years.

Early Life
Devi Chitralekha Ji was born on 19th January 1997, in Village Khambi, District Palwal, Haryana (India), to Smt. Chameli Devi and Shri Tikaram Sharma. She is married to Shri Madhav Prabhuji on 23 May 2017, in Gau Seva Dham Hospital. Devi Ji was born in a simple Brahman family, her village comes in the circumference of holy Adi Vrindavan. The parents of Devi Ji were religious but there is no member in the family who knows how to preach any 'Katha', while she is fully capable in preaching, playing a musical instrument 'Harmonium' and singing Bhajans as well.

At the young age of 6, Devi Ji went to Barsana to attend, Saint of Brij Ramesh Baba's preaching program, with her parents. At the end of the session, Ramesh Baba handed over a mike to Devi Ji and asked to say something. In the reverence to his directives, she had spoken for about half an hour impeccably and made the audience spellbound. Impressed by her ability Ramesh Baba blessed Devi Ji and praised her.

Devi Chitralekha had not learnt Bhagwat Geeta from anywhere, whatever she is doing, is inspired by Lord Krishna. She continued her academic education along with the preaching. She has done B.A final this year.

Initiation
Devi Chitralekha was initiated in Gaudiya Vaishnavism (founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu) when she was just 4. She was initiated by Bengali Saint Shri Shri Girdhari Baba. At the age of 7, Devi Ji gave her first discourse in Tapovan near Vrindavan. The program of 'Shrimad Bhagawat Katha' was 7 days long, everyone was afraid that if she could not deliver 7 days Katha. Her parents urged to Guruji to organize 2 days preaching. But Guru Ji had full faith in Devi Ji and as he expected, the Program was very successful, every day about 1000 people came over the program.

World Sankirtan Trust
'World Sankirtan Tour Trust' is trust founded by Devi Chitralekha Ji. Through this trust, Devi Ji is following the footmarks of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, by promoting the name of 'Hare Krishna' all over the world. This trust was established in 10th March 2008 at Village Khambi, Hodal (Haryana). At present more than 50 employees are working in different departments of the trust.

Gau Seva Dham Hospital
'Gau Seva Dham' is an ambitious project of Devi Chitralekha and 'World Sankirtan Trust'. The Gau Seva Dham Hospital is an approx. 3-4 acre hospital for cows in NH 2 near Hodal, District Palwal Haryana. In this Hospital hundreds of seriously injured and sick cows cured. Gau Seva Dham is not just a hospital it is also a shelter for hundreds of injured, helpless and sick cows. The idea of Gau Seva Dham Hospital came into existence in 2013, when Devi Ji saw an injured cow helplessly lying on the side of the road. She immediately attended the cow and gave it first aid. Affected with this incident she conceived the idea of providing proper care and treatment to stranded and sick cows. A Cow is considered as holy Goddess in Hindus, they are considered sacred in world religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and others.

Not only cows but other animals also treated here in Gau Seva Dham Hospital. An ultra-modern X-ray machine has also been installed in the hospital and work on the implementation of CT machine is also underway. Many festivals are celebrated in Gau Seva Dham, especially Gopashtami. This year also the Gopashtami Mahotsav was organised like every year and the chief guest was Environment, Industries and Commerce minister of Haryana, Piyush Goyal. He praised the work of the hospital for cows and also donated 11 lakh rupees to the hospital. He also announced to provide an ultrasound machine costing about 1 crore to the hospital.

The Mission of Gau Seva Dham

 * To pick up injured cattle, get them to the hospital via an ambulance and to provide every appropriate treatment.
 * To provide complete care to old aged and wandering cows.
 * To encourage people to protect and save the holy cow.
 * To rescue cows from being killed in slaughterhouses and rehabilitate them.
 * To increase awareness of the benefits of cow milk, butter, curd and ghee.