PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 16 -- Seven Mahamandaleshwars, six Shri Mahants, 11 Mahants and 21 Kanthi Chelas were formally anointed at the Kinnar Akhada at the ongoing Magh Mela-2026 on Friday. Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, administered the Guru Mantra and initiated all the newly appointed saints.

Addressing the gathering, Tripathi urged everyone to focus on promoting Sanatan Dharma rather than making social media reels. She also asked the members to begin preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela.

During the ceremony, an announcement was made regarding the Vaishnav Akhada leadership. Mahamandaleshwar Swami Devanshi of Odisha was appointed as the president of the Vaishnav Akhada.

Paronand Giri from Pratapgar...