Young Kathavachak Indresh Upadhyay, known for soulful Radha-Krishna bhajans, is set to marry in a grand ceremony [Photo: X]
Spiritual storyteller and bhajan singer Indresh Upadhyay made headlines with his wedding to Shipra Sharma on 5 December 2025. The grand ceremony took place at the Taj Amer Hotel, Jaipur, and was attended by religious leaders, musicians, and VIP devotees. The wedding highlighted both his spiritual journey and rising popularity as a young kathavachak.
Indresh Upadhyay is a popular “kathavachak” (spiritual storyteller), devotional singer, and preacher — known for his bhajans and religious discourses rooted in Krishna bhakti and Hindu scripture. His performances and narrations have won him a large following among devotees, especially from Vrindavan and northern India.
His marriage to Shipra Sharma drew significant attention. The wedding rituals began with traditional ceremonies in Vrindavan, followed by a grand wedding in Jaipur, Rajasthan, held on 5 December 2025.
His wife's name is Shipra Sharma.
Shipra Sharma hails from Haryana (some reports mention Yamunanagar). Her family reportedly has roots in Punjab/Amritsar. Her father, Harendra Sharma, served in the police services (DSP/retired DSP, according to some reports).
Though exact numbers are not public, Indresh Ji Maharaj’s estimated net worth (2025) ranges between ₹50 lakhs and ₹1 crore. His primary income sources are bhajan singing, katha recitation, and spiritual events.
Born on 7 August 1997, Indresh Upadhyay is 28 years old as of 2025. He was born in Vrindavan.
His father is Shri Krishna Chandra Shastri Thakur Ji (Thakurji Maharaj), the founder of BhaktiPath and his first spiritual guru.
He studied at Kanha Makhan Public School, Vrindavan. His deeper learning came from Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, memorized and mastered under his father’s strict guidance by age thirteen.
Indresh’s spiritual journey began under the guidance of his father. He accompanied his father to katha sessions, learning the art of storytelling and bhajan singing from a young age. His first Bhagwat Katha took place in Sri Dwarka, Gujarat. By 2015, he became a recognized kathavachak, appreciated for his unique narration style.
According to media reports, his katha fees range from ₹11,000 to ₹51,000, making it accessible for small and medium spiritual events.
Indresh Upadhyay is known for several widely loved Radha–Krishna bhajans that reflect the essence of Braj devotion. His bhajans are simple, soulful, and deeply rooted in Vrindavan’s traditional musical style. Some of his most popular bhajans include:
These bhajans are among the most shared and viewed across social media and YouTube, especially among young devotees who connect with his soothing style and emotional expression.
Indresh Upadhyay is one of the most popular young kathavachaks in India. His straightforward, modern style appeals strongly to Gen Z and young listeners. He is known for:
Teachings focused on love, forgiveness, devotion, and dharma
Reports say he began with religious devotion in childhood, gradually moving to delivering Kathas and bhajans. His spiritual upbringing — possibly influenced by his father — paved the path for a career as a katha‑vachak. Over years of devotion and storytelling, he gathered many followers across northern India.
Some reports say he began spiritual studies early — at age 13 he started reading scriptures, bhakti texts, and religious teachings. He attended a school in Vrindavan (some name references as “Kanha Makhan Public School” in older local reports), though full educational background beyond that is not public.
He is the youngest of four siblings, with three elder sisters.
His father, Pujya Shri Thakur Ji Maharaj, was his first guru and guided his early spiritual training.
