# Acharya Devvrat

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Indian politician (born 1959)

Acharya Devvrat Governor of Gujarat Incumbent Assumed office 22 July 2019 Appointed by Ram Nath Kovind Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Bhupendrabhai Patel Preceded by Om Prakash Kohli Governor of Maharashtra Additional Charge In office 12 September 2025 – 9 March 2026 Appointed by Droupadi Murmu Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Preceded by C.P. Radhakrishnan Succeeded by Jishnu Dev Varma Governor of Himachal Pradesh In office 12 August 2015 – 21 July 2019 Appointed by Pranab Mukherjee Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Jai Ram Thakur Preceded by Kalyan Singh Succeeded by Kalraj Mishra 12th Chancellor of Gujarat Vidyapith Incumbent Assumed office 20 October 2022 Preceded by Ela Bhatt Personal details Born (1959-01-18) 18 January 1959 (age 67) Samalkha, Punjab (present-day Haryana), India Party Independent Spouse Darsana Devi Occupation Politician educationalist

**Acharya Devvrat** (born 18 January 1959)[1] is an Indian politician and former educator serving as the 19th [Governor of Gujarat](/source/Governor_of_Gujarat). He also served as the [Governor of Maharashtra](/source/Governor_of_Maharashtra) from 2025 to 2026. He is an [Arya Samaj](/source/Arya_Samaj) *pracharak* and served previously as the principal of a [Gurukul](/source/Gurukula) in [Kurukshetra](/source/Kurukshetra), [Haryana](/source/Haryana).[2][3][4][1] Being the Governor of Gujarat, he is also the Chancellor of state universities of [Gujarat](/source/Gujarat).

## Personal life

Devvrat was born in [Samalkha](/source/Samalkha), then in [East Punjab](/source/East_Punjab), now in [Haryana](/source/Haryana).[1] He is married to Darsana Devi.[5]

## Governorship

In August 2015, Devvrat was appointed the [Governor of Himachal Pradesh](/source/Governor_of_Himachal_Pradesh).[6] He continued till 21 July 2019, when he was replaced by [Kalraj Mishra](/source/Kalraj_Mishra).[6]

In June 2019, he was named as [Governor of Gujarat](/source/Governor_of_Gujarat), replacing [Om Prakash Kohli](/source/Om_Prakash_Kohli).[7]

In September 2025, Acharya took oath as the [Governor of Maharashtra](/source/Governor_of_Maharashtra) after being assigned the additional charge of the state.[8] He served as the Governor of Maharashtra till 5 March 2026 when [Jishnu Dev Varma](/source/Jishnu_Dev_Varma) was appointed.[9]

## See also

- [Hindu reform movements](/source/Hindu_reform_movements)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Tribune_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Tribune_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Tribune_1-2) ["Ramdev follower Acharya Dev Vrat is HP Governor"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150809234114/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/ramdev-follower-acharya-dev-vrat-is-hp-governor/117448.html). *The Tribune*. 9 August 2015. Archived from [the original](http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/ramdev-follower-acharya-dev-vrat-is-hp-governor/117448.html) on 9 August 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["R N Kovind appointed governor of Bihar, Acharya Dev Vrat named Himachal governor"](http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/R-N-Kovind-appointed-governor-of-Bihar-Acharya-Dev-Vrat-named-Himachal-governor/articleshow/48400815.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Himachal Pradesh Guv-designate Acharya Dev Vrat hails BJP for choosing 'non-political' person"](http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-himachal-pradesh-guv-designate-acharya-dev-vrat-hails-bjp-for-choosing-non-political-person-2112444). DNA. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Ram Nath Kovind, Acharya Dev Vrat appointed Bihar, Himachal Governors"](http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/ram-nath-kovind-acharya-dev-vrat-appointed-bihar-hp-governors-115080800426_1.html). *Business Standard India*. [Business Standard](/source/Business_Standard). Press Trust of India. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Himachal Governor, wife opt for postal ballot"](https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/himachal-governor-wife-opt-for-postal-ballot-119050700635_1.html). *Business Standard*. IANS India. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Hindu_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Hindu_6-1) ["Kalraj Mishra appointed Himachal Pradesh Governor, Acharya Devvrat shifted to Gujarat"](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kalraj-mishra-appointed-himachal-pradesh-governor-acharya-devvrat-shifted-to-gujarat/article28435953.ece). *The Hindu*. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Kalraj Mishra Appointed Himachal Pradesh Governor, Acharya Devvrat Shifted to Gujarat"](https://www.news18.com/news/india/kalraj-mishra-appointed-himachal-pradesh-governor-acharya-devvrat-shifted-to-gujarat-2231441.html). *News18*. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Acharya Devvrat to take oath as Maharashtra Governor on Monday"](https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-acharya-devvrat-to-take-oath-as-maharashtra-governor-on-monday-378775). *Zee Business*. IANS. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["महाराष्ट्राच्या राज्यपालपदी जिष्णू देव वर्मांची नियुक्ती; त्रिपुराच्या राजघराण्याशी संबंधित"](https://marathi.abplive.com/news/maharashtra/jishnu-dev-varma-new-maharashtra-governor-profile-tripura-bjp-leader-political-journey-marathi-1415169). *ABP Majha* (in Marathi). 5 March 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.

## External links

- [Governor's profile](https://rajbhavan.gujarat.gov.in/)

Political offices Preceded by Kalyan Singh Additional Charge Governor of Himachal Pradesh 12 August 2015 – 21 July 2019 Succeeded by Kalraj Mishra Preceded by Om Prakash Kohli Governor of Gujarat 21 July 2019 – Present Incumbent Preceded by C. P. Radhakrishnan Governor of Maharashtra (Additional Charge) 15 September 2025 – 5 March 2026 Succeeded by Jishnu Dev Varma

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