Days after Mahant Narendra Giri's death, Akhara Parishad splits, seven factions elect their own president
The surprise move has effectively split the 13-member Akhara Parishad into two groups. The first group comprises seven Akharas - Nirmohi, Nirvani, Digamber, Mahanirvani, Atal, Bada Udasin and Nirmal.
Oct 22, 2021, 08:11 AM IST
Mahant Narendra Giri’s death: Post-mortem, last rites today, 18-member SIT to probe case
The Yogi Adityanath government has set up an 18-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the mysterious death of Mahant Narendra Giri, the chief of the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP).
Sep 22, 2021, 08:55 AM IST
Radhe Maa is neither a saint nor ascetic: Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad upset over her brief 'Bigg Boss 14' stint
Controversial self-proclaimed godwoman ‘Radhe Maa’ is now facing the ire of the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP), which is upset over her brief Bigg Boss stint.
Oct 13, 2020, 16:52 PM IST
12 days on, seer of Akhara which released list of 'fake babas' still missing
A top body of seers has expressed concern over the mysterious disappearance of their national spokesperson Mahant Mohandas and urged the Central and state governments to intensify the search for him.
Sep 27, 2017, 14:15 PM IST
Ram temple: Akhara Parishad to explore out of court settlement
ABAP spokesman Mohan Das welcomed the apex court's suggestion of an out of court settlement and said the body will soon have a meeting to explore the possibility.
Mar 23, 2017, 22:51 PM IST
Kumbh Mela: ABAP denies recognition to Akhara of eunuchs
Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad, the apex body of Hindu ascetic organisations, has refused to grant recognition to the newly-formed Kinnar Akhara, the religious representation of eunuchs, to participate in Simhastha (Kumbh) Mela even as the Kinnar members asserted that they do not need permission from the ABAP to participate in the fair.
Jan 10, 2016, 20:16 PM IST
