Hans Rām Singh Rawat, also known as Shrī Hans Jī Mahārāj, was an Indian religious leader born on November 8, 1900, and passed away on July 19, 1966. He was considered a Satguru and taught the techniques of Knowledge to his followers, traveling extensively throughout Pakistan and northern India. After the passing of his guru, he faced opposition but continued his teachings, establishing the ashram "Prem Nagar" in Haridwar in 1944. Hans Rām had children from two wives. The Divine Light Mission (DLM) was formed in 1960 to support his work. Upon his passing, his youngest son, Prem Rawat, became his successor, but a dispute over his marriage caused a rift within the family and the movement. Satpal, Hans Rām's eldest son, became the head of the Divine Light Mission in India and pursued a political career.

The provided information includes references to various sources and events related to Hans Ram Singh (also known as Hans Ji Maharaj). The references include the celebration of the Ram Navami (Basaki) Festival in Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi, in April 1965, as well as the mention of his name as "Hans Ram Singh." There is a book titled "Hans Jayanti (2000)" published in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Hans Ram Rawat's birth, and it was published in New Delhi. Additionally, there are references to sources such as "Current Biography Yearbook (1974)" and "The World of Gurus" by Vishal Mangalwadi. Lastly, "Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices" by J. Gordon Melton and Martin Bauman is mentioned, providing further information about Hans Ram Singh.