PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 17 -- 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 at Nashik in 2027. 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 Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Nehanand Giri from Maharashtra, Devanshi Nand Giri (also known as Raksha Nand Giri) from Odisha, Amarjeet Nand Giri from Ranchi, Shalunand Giri from Delhi and Sakshi Nand Giri from Jabalpur were elevated to the post of Mahamandaleshwar. Additionally, Radhikanand Giri, Kinjal, Kamakshi Nand Giri, Sunil Nand Giri, Shubham Nand Giri and others were appointed as Mahants, while a total of 21 individuals were initiated as Kanthi Chelas. htc...