Akhara Parishad

Pakhandi Baba Controversy: Blanket Baba unsuccessful? See the reality

Pakhandi Baba Controversy: Till date you must have seen many fake Baba who tell many methods of treatment. Many are treated by blowing. So many claim to eliminate cancer with a broom.

Sep 25, 2024, 17:54 PM IST

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: CBI recreates suicide scene with dummy in Baghambari Math

A dummy, weighing 85 kg - equivalent to the weight of the deceased Mahant - was hung on the same ceiling fan and the disciples were asked to recreate the entire sequence by cutting the nylon rope and bringing down the body. The entire process was video-graphed.

Sep 27, 2021, 08:46 AM IST

CBI will probe Mahant Narendra Giri's death: UP govt

The popular seer, who was the president of the largest organisation of sadhus in India, was found hanging by his disciples at the Baghambari Mutt in Allahabad on Monday.

Sep 23, 2021, 06:36 AM IST

Akhara Parishad seeks written assurance from Tandav actors, director Ali Abbas Zafar

In a video message, ABAP chairman Mahant Narendra Giri said that the apology from the team of "Tandav" was meaningless since it came only after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a serious note of the matter and the FIR was registered. 'Tandav' is directed by 'Sultan' helmer Ali Abbas Zafar and released on Amazon Prime Video recently.

Jan 19, 2021, 12:25 PM IST