Dhirendra Shastri questions Mamta Kulkarni’s appointment as Mahamandaleshwar at Maha Kumbh amidst ‘publicity stunt’ allegations
Peethadheeshwar Pandit Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham has expressed his reservations over the appointment of former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni as Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
Taking a holy dip on Sunday, Shastri questioned the credibility of the decision and suggested that such titles should only be awarded to those with a true saintly spirit.
According to a report on Zee News, Shastri remarked, “How can someone be made a saint or Mahamandaleshwar under external influence?” He added, “We have not been able to become Mahamandaleshwar until now.”
Previously, transgender Kathavachak Jagatguru Himangi Sakhi Maa also criticized Kulkarni’s appointment. In a statement to ANI, she alleged that the Kinnar Akhara decided for “publicity,” citing Kulkarni’s controversial past, including alleged involvement in drug cases.
“The Kinnar Akhara has made Mamta Kulkarni Mahamandaleshwar for publicity. Society knows her past very well. Suddenly, she arrives in India, participates in the Maha Kumbh, and is given the position of Mahamandaleshwar. This needs investigation,” Himangi said.
She questioned the appointment’s ethical implications, asking, “What kind of guru are you offering to Sanatan Dharma?”
Kulkarni, who performed ‘pind daan’ at Sangam Ghat during the Maha Kumbh, defended herself amidst the allegations, saying, “This was the order of Mahadev, Maha Kaali, and my Guru. They chose this day. I didn’t do anything.”
The former actress renounced worldly life and adopted the name Mai Mamta Nand Giri after taking sanyas in the Kinnar Akhara. The Uttar Pradesh government released a statement acknowledging her initiation and pattabhishek (consecration ceremony), which marked her transition into spiritual life. Kulkarni took a dip in the sacred waters of the Sangam and expressed gratitude for being part of the holy Maha Kumbh.
She revealed that her spiritual journey began 23 years ago under the guidance of Guru Shri Chaitanya Gagan Giri at the Kupoli Ashram, and her sanyas at the Kumbh is the culmination of her path. Despite the criticism, Kulkarni said, “It is my good fortune to witness this holy moment of Maha Kumbh and receive the blessings of saints.”
Mahant Balak Das, the Peethadhishwar of Patalpuri Math, said, “The process of becoming a Mahamandaleshwar is straightforward. There are 13 akharas; each have unique rules but the central value of service remains paramount.”
Credo proprio che, questo specifico settore propone davvero molti argomenti di analisi, specie nel momento in cui
si discute di curare il personale budget e di selezionare siti affidabili.
Ho visto che molti giocatori, soprattutto i i meno esperti, rischiano spesso per ignorare il peso
di un sano controllo delle personali finanze, arrivando poi per
pentirsi dopo qualche sessione negativa. Allo stesso tempo, chi ha un po’ di esperienza conosce bene
che scoprire informazioni dettagliate è essenziale, vai al sito proprio giacché permette di prevenire negativi inconvenienti.
Tuttavia, ci sono ancora diversi interrogativi sulla effettiva trasparenza di certi sistemi, nonostante i verifiche risultino ormai molto rigorosi.
Cosa ne pensate voi in relazione? Avete mai di osservare differenze sensibili tra i vari gestori presenti sul mercato?