From Politics To Devotion: Tej Pratap Yadav's New Shiva-Focused Social Media Move

Tej Pratap Yadav has launched a new Instagram page where he shares videos showing devotion to Lord Shiva. He speaks about spirituality, ego and life’s temporary nature. Known earlier as Krishna devotee, his posts show a shift towards Shiva bhakti.

Tej Pratap Yadav new Instagram page draws attention

Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Lalu Prasad Yadav and a former minister in Bihar, is once again in the news. This time, it is not for politics but for his spiritual side. He has created a new Instagram page named 'santtejpratapyadav' and has been sharing posts on devotion and spirituality.

On this new page, he has posted videos where he appears dressed in saffron clothes, showing himself as a devotee of Lord Shiva. The videos have quickly caught public attention and sparked discussion online.

Videos show strong Shiva devotion

In the videos shared on his new page, Tej Pratap is seen talking about the importance of Lord Shiva and spiritual life. In one video, he explains how “bhasma” (ash) is very dear to Lord Shiva. He says that everything in life is temporary and will one day turn to ash.

He also speaks about leaving ego behind and living a peaceful life. He advises people not to fight and instead focus on devotion and good actions.

In another video, he is seen holding a damru, a small musical instrument linked with Lord Shiva. He explains that the sound of the damru is connected to the beginning of the universe. According to him, Lord Shiva used the damru at the time of creation.

Spiritual message shared online

Tej Pratap has also included the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra on his new page, which is a well-known prayer dedicated to Lord Shiva. Through his posts, he appears to be promoting spiritual thinking and devotion.

His page bio also talks about spreading Vedic knowledge and connecting people to religion. He often says “Har Har Mahadev” in his posts and videos.

Not new to devotion

Tej Pratap Yadav has long been known for his interest in spirituality. Earlier, he was widely seen as a devotee of Lord Krishna. He often spoke about Krishna in his speeches and shared pictures related to his devotion on social media.

He has also visited Vrindavan many times and even dressed as Lord Krishna during Janmashtami celebrations. His followers often call him 'Teju Bhaiya'.

Apart from Krishna, he has also shown deep faith in Lord Shiva over the years. In 2018 and 2019, when he was a minister, he dressed as Lord Shiva and visited temples in Patna and Baba Dham in Deoghar.

A shift in focus

In recent times, however, his social media content shows a stronger focus on Shiva devotion. Many people believe this marks a shift from his earlier Krishna bhakti to a more Shaivite path.

Some social media users have even described him as a “saint-like figure” due to his saffron clothes, rudraksha beads, and calm manner in videos.

Personal and political struggles

Tej Pratap’s spiritual turn comes after a difficult period in his personal and political life. He was removed from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) before the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. He also had differences with his family, including his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav.

After leaving RJD, he formed his own party, Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), where he serves as the national president. However, he did not achieve success in the elections and lost by a large margin.

These setbacks are believed by some to have pushed him closer to spirituality.

Social media journey and public image

Tej Pratap is also active on social media and has tried different roles over time. He has run a YouTube channel showing his daily life and interests.

He has also shared moments from his personal life, including his love for travel, vehicles, and public events. His lifestyle videos often showed a mix of luxury and simple living.

In 2025, he even cleared the initial stage of pilot training for a commercial pilot licence. He also expressed support for the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor.

Public reactions on social media

The videos have received strong and mixed reactions on social media. Many users criticised the act and questioned the intent behind the new content.

Some users called it a 'new beginning', while others referred to it as a 'Plan C'. A few people also questioned whether the shift in content was linked to his recent political developments.

At the same time, several users pointed out that Tej Pratap Yadav has long been involved in religious activities and devotion, especially towards Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva.

Some comments also linked his new direction to his political isolation, while others said he has always been spiritual.

Continuing his own path

Despite criticism and questions, Tej Pratap continues to post regularly on his new page. He appears calm and focused on his spiritual journey.

His story shows a mix of politics, personal struggles, and faith. Whether this new chapter will change his public image remains to be seen.

For now, Tej Pratap Yadav seems to be finding peace in devotion and sharing that message with his followers.