New Delhi. Devotees from India and abroad are reaching the Sangam in the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. The presence of saints and saints has further increased the religious significance of Mahakumbh. Meanwhile, the news of actress Mamta Kulkarni being made the Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara has shocked everyone. Many saints have objected to this decision. Dhirendra Shastri, the head of Bageshwar Dham, has expressed his displeasure over the appointment of Mamta Kulkarni as Mahamandaleshwar. After the confluence bath in Mahakumbh on Sunday, he said, “It is wrong to come under any external influence and give the post of Mahamandaleshwar. This post should be given only to the true saint. We ourselves have not been able to become Mahamandaleshwar yet. “
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“We should not only make anyone under his influence and make Mahamandaleshwar. This honor should only be received by those who follow the true nature of a saint. ~ I do not agree. I myself have not yet become Mahamandaleshwar. “
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Himangi Sakhi also expressed resentment
Transgender narrator Jagatguru Himangi Sakhi also expressed strong objections, calling this decision of Kinnar Akhara a publicity stunt. He said in a statement to ANI, “The society is aware of the past of Mamta Kulkarni. Suddenly she comes to India and is given the post of Mahamandaleshwar. It should be investigated. “
Baba Ramdev’s statement
Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has also reacted strongly on this issue. He said, “The post of Mahamandaleshwar is not simple. To get this, there is a meditation and penance of years. Nowadays, this post is being given to anyone without any procedure. This is not right for saint tradition. “
Recently, actress Mamta Kulkarni was made Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara in Mahakumbh, in response to the question of which Baba Ramdev said -Anyone is being made Mahamandaleshwar, it is not right.@yogrishiramdev #Ramdev #MAMTAKULKARNI pic.twitter.com/grpkxgnywh
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Deep resentment in saint society
Sadhus and saints say that the post of saintliness and Mahamandaleshwar is the result of tenacity and practice, which takes years to get. She is being strongly criticized for making Mamta Kulkarni as Mahamandaleshwar. The Sant Samaj has demanded reconsideration of this decision.
