June 1, 2025

Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni opens up about the controversial appointment as Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The decision led to her and Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi getting ousted from the Akhada. The conflict arose due to Kulkarni's past and questions about the legitimacy of her appointment. The founder, Rishi Ajay Das, accused Tripathi of deviating from the Akhada's core values and breaching agreements. The situation escalated with debates within the spiritual community and differing opinions from leaders. After facing backlash and internal disputes, Kulkarni resigned from her role as Mahamandaleshwar. The controversy sheds light on the intricacies and challenges of spiritual leadership.

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