Maha Kumbh: Controversial actor Mamta Kulkarni known for rumoured connection with underworld becomes ‘Mahamandleshwar’ of Kinnar Akhara
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Maha Kumbh: Controversial actor Mamta Kulkarni known for rumoured connection with underworld becomes ‘Mahamandleshwar’ of Kinnar Akhara

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In a statement, the UP government said in the ongoing Maha Kumbh, Kulkarni first took ‘sanyas’ in the Kinnar Akhara and then she got a new name ‘Mai Mamta Nand Giri’ in the same akhara. Kinnar Akhara’s Mahamandaleshwar Kaushalya Nand Giri alias Tina Maa told PTI that Kulkarni performed her own ‘Pind Daan’ on the banks of River Ganga on Friday. Tina Maa said in the presence of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Mahendranand Giri of Juna Akhara, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi of Kinnar Akhara and other Kinnar Mahamandaleshwars, five Mahamandaleshwars — Girnari Nand Giri, Krishnanand Giri, Rajeshwari Nand Giri, Vidya Nand Giri and Neelam Nand Giri — were consecrated in this programme. In a press conference held after the pattabhishek, Kulkarni said, “Laxmi Narayan Tripathi understood my 23 years of penance and Swami Mahendranand Giri Maharaj took my test in which I passed.

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Mamta Kulkarni rejoins Kinnar Akhada as Mahamandaleshwar days after resignation
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‘Not a Bigg Boss show during Mahakumbh’: Why Kinnar Akhada expelled Mamta Kulkarni, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi?

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Controversy over Mamta Kulkarni as Mahamandaleshwar, seer opposes inclusion in Kinnar Akhara

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Mahakumbh Nagar, The appointment of former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni as a Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara has sparked a controversy with the "founder" of the akhara opposing her inclusion. Controversy over Mamta Kulkarni as Mahamandaleshwar, seer opposes inclusion in Kinnar Akhara Rishi Ajay Das, who claims to be the founder of the Kinnar Akhara, on Friday opposed her inclusion …

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Kinnar Akhara head expels Mamta Kulkarni, Laxmi Naarayan Tripathi for ‘treason’
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Kinnar Akhara head expels Mamta Kulkarni, Laxmi Naarayan Tripathi for ‘treason’

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Founder of the Kinnar Akhara, Rishi Ajay Das, in a press statement released on Friday, announced that he has expelled former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni from the Akhara. Former actor Mamta Kulkarni with Kinnar Akhada president Laxmi Narayan Tripathi Laxmi Narayan Tripathi at Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh 2025 Rishi Ajay Das also expelled Mahamandaleshwar Laxminarayan Tripathi from the …

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Kinnar Akhara founder expels Mamta Kulkarni and Laxminarayan Tripathi who inducted her

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Seer opposes ex-Bollywood actor Mamta Kulkarni's inclusion into Kinnar Akhada
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The appointment of former Bollywood actor Mamta Kulkarni as a Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara has triggered a controversy, with self-proclaimed founder Rishi Ajay Das strongly opposing her inclusion, news agency PTI reported. Ajay Das on Friday announced the removal of Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi from her position, alleging that she had disregarded Sanatan Dharma and national interests by appointing …

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Hindustan Times  

Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni’s recent appointment as the Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara at the Mahakumbh Mela sparked a row. Mamta Kulkarni was conferred the spiritual name Shriyamai Mamta Nand Giri by Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, the president of Kinnar Akhara, while she was undergoing her initiation ceremony. ‘Trap’: Hindu saints warn Mamta Kulkarni against renunciation Condemning the erstwhile actor's …

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Hindustan Times  

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Spiritual guru questions Mamta Kulkarni's anointment as Kinnar Akhada leader: Was jailed in connection with drugs cases

Hindustan Times  

Transgender Kathavackak Jagatguru Himangi Sakhi Maa has spoken out on Mamta Kulkarni, the former Bollywood actor, being appointed as Mahamandleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada during the Maha Kumbh. "Mamta Kulkarni has been made Mahamandleshwar by the Kinnar Akhada for publicity. Earlier in the day, Acharya Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada, Laxmi Narayan, announced that Mamta Kulkarni has embarked on a spiritual …

Mamta Kulkarni anointed Mahamandaleshwar by Kinnar Akhada in Prayagraj
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Mamta Kulkarni anointed Mahamandaleshwar by Kinnar Akhada in Prayagraj

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Mahakumbh 2025: Mamata Kulkarni Becomes Mahamandaleshwar, Controversy Follows | ABP NEWS
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Mahakumbh 2025: Mamata Kulkarni Becomes Mahamandaleshwar, Controversy Follows | ABP NEWS

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Mamata Kulkarni, former Bollywood actress, has made headlines at Kumbh Mela 2025 by taking Sannyas and becoming Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada, now known as Yamai Mamta Nandgiri. Critics, including Himangi Sakhi, a prominent Kinnar community member, have questioned the appointment of a woman as Mahamandaleshwar in a traditionally transgender-focused Akhada. They argue it goes against the Akhada’s core mission, …

When Mamta Kulkarni revealed she joined films and pursued acting under ‘pressure’: I don’t regret quitting
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When Mamta Kulkarni revealed she joined films and pursued acting under ‘pressure’: I don’t regret quitting

Hindustan Times  

Mamta Kulkarni once spoke about why she joined Bollywood and if she regretted quitting the life of glam and fame. Why Mamta Kulkarni joined film industry Mamta had said, “It was under my mother’s influence and pressure I joined films and pursued acting. Mamta is now Mai Mamta Nand Giri On Friday, Mamta embarked on a spiritual journey by renouncing …

Mamta Kulkarni becomes Sadhvi at Mahakumbh: Check the Bollywood actress’ journey from underworld to spirituality
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Mamta Kulkarni becomes Sadhvi at Mahakumbh: Check the Bollywood actress’ journey from underworld to spirituality

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Mamta Kulkarni at Mahakumbh: After captivating her fans with various roles in films, actor Mamta Kulkarni on Friday embarked on a spiritual journey by renouncing her worldly life and assumed a new identity of ‘Mai Mamta Nand Giri’, the Uttar Pradesh government said. Kinnar Akhara's Mahamandaleshwar Kaushalya Nand Giri alias Tina Maa told PTI that Kulkarni performed her own ‘Pind …

Exclusive: Mamta Kulkarni 'can't imagine' going back to movies, says 'not possible'
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Exclusive: Mamta Kulkarni 'can't imagine' going back to movies, says 'not possible'

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Actor Mamta Kulkarni on Friday became the Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. Mamta shared that she finds herself fortunate to embark on a spiritual journey, and 'can't imagine' going back to the movies. It is absolutely impossible for me now," she said in Hindi, adding, "People of Kinnara Akhada represent the Ardhnareshwar …

Watch: Mamta Kulkarni gets emotional, shares video of her Mahamandaleshwar ceremony
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Watch: Mamta Kulkarni gets emotional, shares video of her Mahamandaleshwar ceremony

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Former actor Mamta Kulkarni on Friday was anointed as the Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. Mamta simply used the hashtag #mahakumbh in the caption of her post, and shared a clip in which she was being officially welcomed as the 'Mahamandaleshwar Mai Mamta Nand Giri'. Watch Mamta Kulkarni's viral video from Maha …

Maha Kumbh: Actor Mamta Kulkarni becomes Mai Mamta Nand Giri
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Maha Kumbh: Actor Mamta Kulkarni becomes Mai Mamta Nand Giri

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After enthralling her fans, film lovers and audience in various roles and characters she played, actor Mamta Kulkarni on Friday embarked on a spiritual journey by renouncing her worldly life and assuming a new identity of 'Mai Mamta Nand Giri', the Uttar Pradesh government said. government said in the ongoing Maha Kumbh, Kulkarni first took 'sanyas' in the Kinnar Akhara …

Mamta Kulkarni Takes 'Sanyas' At Mahakumbh, Becomes Mahamandleshwar Of Kinnar Akhada With A New Name
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Mamta Kulkarni Takes 'Sanyas' At Mahakumbh, Becomes Mahamandleshwar Of Kinnar Akhada With A New Name

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Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni on Friday renounced worldly life and embraced spirituality. #WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Former actress Mamta Kulkarni performs her 'Pind Daan' at Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. She has been named as Shri Yamai… pic.twitter.com/J3fpZXOjBb — ANI January 24, 2025 Mamta Kulkarni made Mahamandaleshwar by Kinnar Akhara Kaushalya Nand Giri, also known as Tina Maa, …

Mamta Kulkarni gets a new name as Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada; can do only these roles now
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Mamta Kulkarni gets a new name as Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada; can do only these roles now

Hindustan Times  

Actor Mamta Kulkarni will soon become a Mahamandleshwar in the Kinnar Akhada. Mamta Kulkarni to be Mahamandleshwar Laxmi told ANI on Friday, “Kinnar Akhada is going to make Mamta Kulkarni a Mahamandleshwar. Mamta Kulkarni’s return to India When Mamta spoke to the same news agency about returning to India after her relationship with Vicky Goswami, she hinted at this. I …

Actor Mamta Kulkarni to become ‘Mahamandleshwar’ of Kinnar Akhara at Mahakumbh
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Actor Mamta Kulkarni to become ‘Mahamandleshwar’ of Kinnar Akhara at Mahakumbh

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Former Bollywood actor Mamta Kulkarni is set to take over as the Mahamandleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara at the ongoing Mahakumbh festival in Prayagraj. Acharya Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada Laxmi Narayan told ANI that the rituals related to the formal induction of Mamta Kulkarni into the Kinnar Akhara are underway. “Kinnar Akhada is going to make Mamta Kulkarni a Mahamandleshwar. …

Mamta Kulkarni to become Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar akhada, takes holy dip at Mahakumbh 2025
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Mamta Kulkarni to become Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar akhada, takes holy dip at Mahakumbh 2025

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Former actor Mamta Kulkarni is slated to take over as the Mahamandleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara at the ongoing Mahakumbh festival. Visuals shared online showed the actor taking a dip at the Sangram and performing pind daan — ahead of her formal induction into the Kinnar Akhara. Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar akhada “Kinnar akhada is going to make Mamta Kulkarni a …

Mamta Kulkarni takes 'sanyaas' at Mahakumbh, video goes viral: Know her new name
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Mamta Kulkarni takes 'sanyaas' at Mahakumbh, video goes viral: Know her new name

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Mamta Kulkarni, a popular name in Bollywood during the '90s era, has now become a Sadhvi after she officially took a 'sanyaas'. Mamta reached Kinnar Akhara in Mahakumbh on Friday morning where she met Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Dr Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi at Kinnar Akhara and took blessings. Check out the viral video: On Friday, Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi went to All …

Mamta Kulkarni embraces asceticism, embarks upon spiritual journey
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Mamta Kulkarni embraces asceticism, embarks upon spiritual journey

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Having taken ‘sanyass’ from the glitz and glamour of Bollywood long back, former actress Mamta Kulkarni has proceeded on a new spiritual journey by taking up the role of a Mahamandaleshwar at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Friday. According to information released by the Kinnar Akhara, Mamta Kulkarni’s Pattabhishek as Mahamandaleshwar was held on Friday evening, following the Pind Daan …

90s star Mamta Kulkarni named Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada, takes a dip at sangam
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90s star Mamta Kulkarni named Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada, takes a dip at sangam

India Today  

Actor Mamta Kulkarni has been named Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Laxmi Narayan, Acharya Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada announced the news of Mamta’s appointment as Mahamandleshwar. While speaking to ANI, Laxmi said, “Kinnar Akhada is going to make Mamta Kulkarni a Mahamandleshwar. Acharya Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada, Laxmi Narayan said that Kinnar akhada is …

How the Kinnar community created history at Prayagraj during 2019 Kumbh Mela
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How the Kinnar community created history at Prayagraj during 2019 Kumbh Mela

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After centuries of ostracism, the Kinnar community’s challenge to the Hindu establishment at the Kumbh Mela reached fruition when they became part of the Juna Akhara at Prayag. The Kinnars — trans and intersex people and hijras — performed the Aghori Puja and took holy dips THE ARDH KUMBH Mela, held from 15 January to 4 March this year, was …

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi claims a place for trans people at Kumbh Mela, pushes for recognition of her Kinnar akhara
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Laxmi Narayan Tripathi claims a place for trans people at Kumbh Mela, pushes for recognition of her Kinnar akhara

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Unlike other akharas at the Kumbh Mela, which are only open to Hindu men, the Kinnar akhara is open to all genders and religions. Among India’s best-known transgender activists, a Bollywood reality TV star and a former Asia-Pacific representative to the UN, Tripathi is capitalising on the ruling Hindu nationalist party’s emphasis on the nation’s Hindu heritage to claim a …

Kinnar Akhara performs puja at Kumbh praying for early construction of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya
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Kinnar Akhara performs puja at Kumbh praying for early construction of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya

Op India  

The Kumbh Mela this year has witnessed some unprecedented and historical developments. A Tantrik puja was performed by the Kinnar Akhara in the ongoing Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj for the construction of Ram Mandir. Earlier the Acharya Mahamadaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara Lakshminarayan Tripathi had also spoken in favour of Ram Temple. The statement read as, “Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, a …

Kumbh Mela: Kinnar Akhada joins Juna Akhada, takes part in Shahi Snan for the first time
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Kumbh Mela: Kinnar Akhada joins Juna Akhada, takes part in Shahi Snan for the first time

Op India  

For the first time in the history of Kumbh Mela, the Kinnar Akhada is participating in shahi Snan along with the Juna Akhada. Prayagraj: ‘Kinnar Akhada’ formally joined ‘Juna Akhada’ yesterday to participate in the ‘Shahi Snan’ in #KumbhMela2019. pic.twitter.com/8a4Tsk08fs — ANI UP January 13, 2019 The Kinnar Akhara Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi had said that the Kinnar Akhada will …

'Akhada beyond sexuality': At Kumbh 2019, Kinnar Akhada participates for the first time
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'Akhada beyond sexuality': At Kumbh 2019, Kinnar Akhada participates for the first time

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LUCKNOW: Kinnar Akhada on Friday took part in the Kumbh 2019 For the first time ever. Terming it 'Akhada beyond sexuality', the head priest of called their first-time participation as a step forward towards aceeptance in the society. Participating at the massive congregation of pilgrims, Kinnar Akhada Mahamandaleshwar, Acharya, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi exhumed pride and confidence while talking of her …

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