Prem Giri ji Maharaj was a revered Hindu saint from the Dashanami Giri Sampradaya. He was widely recognized as a spiritual guru among various Rajput clans, especially the Rathores and Shekhawats, and held in high esteem by the Maheshwari and Agrawal communities, who revered him as a kulguru. His life, teachings, and miracles remain part of the oral traditions in Rajasthan and Haryana.

Prem Giri Maharaj was born in the village of Paldi (present-day Rajasthan) in a family of Purohits. At the age of 12, while playing near his home, he encountered two saints—Siddh Moongipaya Ji and Chaurangi Nath Ji who had set up a dhuna (sacred fire) near his village. Deeply moved by their teachings, young Prem Giri became their disciple and was initiated into the Dashanami Giri Sampradaya.

Over the years, Prem Giri Maharaj lived a life of wandering asceticism, spending time in various spiritual centers and forests:

• Sankhoo (Sankhu) – A town believed to be established by Bhati Raja Sankh, where Prem Giri first began his ascetic life.
• Mandaya near Mukundgiri – Where he established a Giri Math and continued his spiritual practice.
• Tosham (Haryana) – He meditated in the forests of Tosham and gained a significant following.
• Eventually, he returned to Sankhoo, where he once again met his guru.

On the request of Thakur Prithvi Singh of Malsisar Thikana, and his wife, Prem Giri Maharaj moved to Malsisar along with his devout disciple Lal Bai (possibly Prathvi Singh's Wife). He set up a medi (hermitage), placing his kamandal (water pot) as a symbol of spiritual authority.

Prem Giri Maharaj's life intersected with various socio-political developments of the time:

• He is known to have assisted Thakur Prithvi Singh in defending Malsisar against the looter Hafu Khadi, reflecting his involvement in safeguarding the region.
• After his passing, Thakur Prithvi Singh built a mandi (memorial shrine) in his honor.
• His disciples were granted land for sustenance, and his gaddi (spiritual seat) has continued for thirteen generations. The current spiritual leader is Anandgiri Ji.
• He was also known for his friendship with the Sufi saint Khanu Fakir, with whom he shared many philosophical discussions, symbolizing interfaith harmony.

One of the verses attributed to him is as follows:

सैनाणी दोय पड़ी है।

हाथ राखण की लकड़ी हैं।

दो पैरो की मौचड़ी है।

पेई मे जड़ी पड़ी है।

This pad metaphorically represents the symbolic attire and responsibility of a saintly warrior (sainani) bearing the staff of protection and grounded in deep spiritual connection.

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Prem Giri Maharaj established multiple centers of the Dashanami Giri Sampradaya, notably at:

• Tosham (Haryana)
• Malsisar Thikana (Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan)
• Mandaya near Mukundgiri (likely referring to present-day Mandawa)

Prem Giri Maharaj attained samadhi around Samvat 1773 (approximately 1716 CE). His legacy continues through his disciples and followers.