In a historic shift, the Vaishnava Digambar Ani Akhara has abandoned its 550-year-old tradition of lifetime appointments and introduced a democratic structure for electing its office bearers.

Mamta Kulkarni was conferred the title of Mahamandaleshwar by the Kinnar Akhara during Maha Kumbh 2025. However, her tenure was brief, lasting only seven days, as protests from several Hindu ...

Besides, the newly appointed Mahamandleshwar, Mahant and members of Ramta Panch—the eight-member panchayat of the Ashtkoshal akhara—will also receive certificate in Kashi. "After completion of ...

Nearly 150 seers from the Bairagi sect’s Panch Nirvani Akhara began departing on Tuesday, with around 35 still remaining. "Once Thakur Ji (the deity) is ceremoniously moved, the ‘dharma dhwaja ...

We should learn a big lesson from them." When asked about Mamata Kulkarni being conferred with the title of 'mahamandaleshwar' by an akhara, he said, "The post of Mahamandaleshwar and Mandaleshwar ...

During the Maha Kumbh 2025, the Kinnar Akhara honored Mamta Kulkarni by bestowing upon her the title of Mahamandaleshwar. However, her tenure was short-lived, lasting only seven days. After ...

Maha Kumbh 2025: Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao and wife Patralekhaa attended the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where they took a holy dip.(Instagram @Parmarth Niketan ) Maha Kumbh 2025: Actor ...

Nearly 150 seers of the Bairagi sect's Panch Nirvani Akhara began leaving on Tuesday. About 35 are left. "Once Thakur ji (the deity) is ceremoniously moved, the 'dharma dhwaja' (religious flag ...

Ishika was also invited to the meeting of the All India Akhara Parishad on January 25 where she proclaimed that her sole aim was to propagate Sanatan. People have been flocking to her camp to catch a ...

Laurene Powell Jobs (Philanthropist): Engaged in Kalpvas austerities at the Niranjani Akhara, exploring India’s spiritual heritage. Chris Martin (Coldplay): Visited with actress Dakota Johnson ...