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.