Akhara Parishad News
The akhara system, established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, was initially created to train warrior monks for the protection of Hinduism. Today, it encompasses 13 akharas, including Juna, Niranjani, Nirmohi, and Bada Udasin, representing Sanyasi, Vaishnav, and Udasin traditions. These groups, though divided by belief systems, play crucial roles in the Kumbh Mela, from organizing the event to enhancing the spiritual experience of devotees. The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, formed in 1954, facilitates coordination among the akharas. The inclusion of the Kinnar Akhara in 2019 was a landmark step towards embracing diversity, and all akharas are set to participate in the Maha Kumbh 2025. (Picture source - PTI)
The surprise move has effectively split the 13-member Akhara Parishad into two groups. The first group comprises seven Akharas - Nirmohi, Nirvani, Digamber, Mahanirvani, Atal, Bada Udasin and Nirmal.
A dummy, weighing 85 kg - equivalent to the weight of the deceased Mahant - was hung on the same ceiling fan and the disciples were asked to recreate the entire sequence by cutting the nylon rope and bringing down the body. The entire process was video-graphed.
The popular seer, who was the president of the largest organisation of sadhus in India, was found hanging by his disciples at the Baghambari Mutt in Allahabad on Monday.
'Tandav' is directed by 'Sultan' helmer Ali Abbas Zafar and released on Amazon Prime Video recently.
It features Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Gauahar Khan and Kritika Kamra amongst others.
It has courted controversy after some raised objection to it hurting sentiments of a community.
Akhara Parishad is reportedly upset over Radhe Maa's brief 'Bigg Boss 14' stint
ABAP chief said that Radhe Maa is neither a saint nor an ascetic
Mahant Narendra Giri went on to say that Radhe Maa has no knowledge about religion, scriptures
ABAP spokesman Mohan Das welcomed the apex court's suggestion of an out of court settlement and said the body will soon have a meeting to explore the possibility.
Whether it is men or women, it is their right to enter any temple, said Mahant Narendra Giri of Akhara Parishad.
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