Renowned 90s Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni has renounced worldly life and embraced spirituality. As per reports, she has joined the Kinnar Akhara as a sanyasi (ascetic) and is set to become its Mahamandaleshwar, a revered position in the spiritual order. She has performed her pind daan (ritual sacrifice of worldly ties) and will now lead the life of a renunciate.
Following her initiation, Mamta Kulkarni has been given the spiritual name “Shri Yamai Mamta Nand Giri.” The initiation ceremony was conducted by Acharya Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi, the president of the Kinnar Akhara and a key figure in the Juna Akhara.
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It is worth noting that the Kinnar Akhara has not yet received official recognition and is currently affiliated with the Juna Akhara, one of the prominent Hindu religious orders.
Achieving the title of Mahamandaleshwar is a rigorous process that requires years of dedication, discipline, and spiritual practice. The steps include:
Aspiring candidates must first join a guru’s guidance and undergo rigorous spiritual training. This phase involves renouncing material attachments and engaging in meditation and service under the guru’s watchful eye.
Once the guru deems the aspirant worthy, they are tasked with responsibilities such as managing communal kitchens and participating in religious services. This phase tests their devotion and ability to lead a spiritual life.
The Akhara council conducts a thorough background check, verifying the aspirant’s personal and criminal history. If they pass, the council approves their initiation as a Mahamandaleshwar.
The initiation involves various rituals, including head tonsuring, river bathing, performing one’s pind daan, and receiving a new identity. The Akhara then honors the candidate with ceremonial offerings and a grand feast.
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