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, the former Bollywood actress turned Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara, recently appeared on the popular Indian TV show Aap Ki Adalat. In a candid conversation with India TV’s ...

A dispute erupted within the Kinnar Akhara after film actress Mamta Kulkarni was appointed as a Mahamandeleshwar. Rishi Ajaydas removed Acharya Mahamandeleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi ...

LUCKNOW: Former Bollywood actor Mamta Kulkarni’s anointment as Mahamandaleshwar (religious superior) of the Kinnar Akhara has sparked controversy after Rishi Ajay Das, who claims to be a ...

Rishi Ajay Das, who claims to be the founder of the Kinnar Akhara, on Friday opposed her inclusion and announced the removal of Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi from her position.

Prayagraj (UP), January 31 (ANI): Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi of Kinnar Akhara has responded strongly to accusations made by Rishi Ajay Das, a former member of the Akhara.

Mahakumbh Nagar: Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Ravindra Puri on Wednesday said that due to the stampede-like situation at Maha Kumbh, the seers have called off their Mauni ...

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 29 (ANI): There are only three 'Amrit snans' in the ongoing Mahakumbh, said the President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, Ravindra Puri on Wednesday.

On Makar Sankranti, the Nirmohi Akhara took the first dip, followed by the Nirvani Ani Akhara. However, for the Mauni Amavasya Snan, the Nirvani Ani Akhara will take the first dip, and the Nirmohi ...

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 29 (ANI): Amid the crowd of devotees gathered in Prayagraj, Maha Nirvani Akhara reached the Sangam ghat to participate in the Amrit Snan on the ...

The long-standing demand for a separate Amrit Snan (royal bath) for women saints at the Maha Kumbh has taken a legal turn, with Pari Akhara filing a petition in the Allahabad High Court.