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Mamta Kulkarni steps down as Kinnar Akhada Mahamandleshwar after expulsion by founder

Her brief tenure as Mahamandleshwar ended in resignation with a new commitment to serve as a Sadhvi

Mamta Kulkarni, who was known for her roles in popular 1990s Bollywood films, had stepped away from the limelight in the early 2000s.
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Mamta Kulkarni REACTS To Mahamandleshwar Of Kinnar Akhada Controversy After Her Appointment: It Was All...
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Overview

  • Acharya Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi appointed Kulkarni to the Mahamandleshwar post at the Maha Kumbh Mela on January 24, 2025.
  • Critics including Baba Ramdev and Jagatguru Himangi Sakhi Maa questioned her spiritual credentials due to past legal issues.
  • Founder Rishi Ajay Das expelled Kulkarni and Tripathi on January 30, citing procedural violations and ethical concerns.
  • Kulkarni relinquished the role in February following internal disputes and backlash, adopting the name Shri Yamai Mamta Nandgiri.
  • In her first public comments on May 31, Kulkarni credited divine will for her appointment and said she will continue her spiritual journey as a Sadhvi.