The grand Prayagraj Kumbh Mela has commenced the initiation process for new Mahamandaleshwars, with the Kinnar Akhada playing a vibrant role. This piques the curiosity of many about the procedures and rules involved. In a conversation with 'Aaj Tak', Mahamandaleshwar Kaushalya Nandgiri, affectionately known as 'Tina Maa', unfolds these mystic secrets.
According to Kaushalya Nandgiri, the Kinnar Akhara operates similarly to other Akharas, following a unified sannyas initiation process. Aspirants undergo a moral and ideological examination, simultaneously ensuring their current allegiance to their guru and verifying their familial detachments.
Mahamandaleshwar Kaushalya Nandgiri states that both men and women are led towards renouncement in the Kinnar Akhara. It's imperative to relinquish worldly attachments, demanding a complete disassociation from family if not already done. The person’s devotion to Sanatan Dharma is thoroughly assessed before bestowing sannyas.
In the words of Kaushalya Nandgiri, 18 pinda dan rituals have been conducted in their midst. Of these, four individuals elevated to Mahamandaleshwar, and six succeeded as Shrimant holders. Each position is systematically recorded, granting the Kinnar Akhara recognition amidst the acknowledged 13 Akharas.
Source: aajtak
Kaushalya Nandgiri explains that historically, ancient texts like Vedas, Puranas, and Ram Charit Manas revered the kinnars as divine. However, their prominence diminished with the Mughal and British regimes. Many steps have been initiated to restore their lost dignity, integrating them back into society's realm while honoring Sanatan customs and traditions.
In this pursuit,
Despite tying the knot nearly two months ago, her devotion to Sanatan Dharma guided her path to the Kinnar Akhara. Presiding at this grand event in Prayagraj's Kumbh Mela, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Dr. Lakshminarayan Tripathi performed her pinda dan and formal initiation, witnessed by countless Mahamandaleshwars and members of the Kinnar Akhara.
Source: aajtak
From now on, Mamta Vashistha will proudly bear the title of Mahamandaleshwar. Although a resident of Delhi with marriage only two months old, her profound inclination towards Sanatan and Hindu Dharma propelled her entry into the Kinnar Akhara. This journey began six years ago through her association with Swami Parvati Nand Giri Dhulia, a revered figure within the Kinnar Akhara. Attracted by their dedication to promoting Sanatan Dharma, Mamta decided to embrace and further this noble cause.
