Mahamandaleshwar (or Maha Mandaleshwar) is a title used by some Hindu monks of the Dashanami order of swamis, founded by Shankaracharya. [1] The word Mahamandaleshwar means "superior of great and/or numerous monasteries" or "superior of a religious district or province"; the title implies a great spiritual leader.

Swami Avdheshanand Giri is an Indian Hindu spiritual guru, writer and philosopher. He is the current Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara. [1][2] Juna Akhara is the largest Akhara for Naga Sadhus in India. [3][4] Giri has initiated about one million Naga sadhus. [5][6] His Ashram is situated at Kankhal, Haridwar. [7] .

Jan 29, 2025 · Juna Akhara head Swami Avdheshanand Giri had anointed him Mahamandaleshwar, the highest level of monks in the order, on January 26. He is the third Keralite to reach this position and the first in ...

6 days ago · Thrissur: Once upon a time a rebellious leader of the SFI, the student wing of the CPI(M), Comrade Salil, has made an ascent from the left wing activism to the spiritual world from the land of Adi Shankaracharya and now reaching a culmination point in Sanatan Dharma. Comrade Salil will now be known officially as Swami Ananadavanam Bharati after being appointed as Mahamandaleshwar.

3 days ago · Becoming a Mahamandaleshwar of such an Akhara is like winning an Olympic medal after 23 years of spiritual practice. It is only with the blessings of Goddess Adishakti that I have been granted ...

Swami Kailashanand Giri Ji is the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Niranjani Akhara. As the first person of the Niranjani Akhara, he is the sannyasa of lakhs of Naga sadhus and the guru of thousands of Mahamandaleshwars.

What does becoming a Mahamandaleshwar mean? Being anointed as Mahamandaleshwar in the Akhil Bharatiya Shri Panch Nirmohi Ani Akhara of India weaves us more tightly to the fabric of Sanatan Dharma and the Vishnuswami Lineage, which dates back to over 2700 years.

Swami Kailashanand Giri Ji is the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Niranjani Akhara. As the first person of the Niranjani Akhara, he is the sannyasa of lakhs of Naga sadhus and the guru of thousands of Mahamandaleshwars.

Oct 10, 2024 · In a landmark initiative during the Maha Kumbh, Juna Akhara bestows the title of Mahamandaleshwar on 71 individuals from scheduled castes and tribes to promote social harmony and prevent conversion.

Jan 20, 2022 · Several Hindu religious leaders had given incendiary addresses targeting the minority community at the closed-door conclave organised from December 17-19. The speakers were mahamandaleshwars of the various akharas or religious orders of Hinduism.