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.

"Before Brahma Muhurta, between 1 am to 2 am, a huge crowd gathered on the Akhara Marg," said Vaibhav ... Piles of clothes, shoes, bags and other discarded belongings were seen on the ground ...

Since 7 pm yesterday, devotees in large numbers were taking the holy dip while others were waiting for 'Brahma Muhurta'. Meanwhile, an unfortunate incident happened on the Akhara Marg, in which ...

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.

“Around 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., before the Brahma Muhurat, a massive crowd built up on the Akhara Marg in the Mela area. Due to the pressure, barricades on the other side collapsed, and people rushed ...