IITian Baba expelled from Juna Akhara for abusing; engineer-turned sanyasi refutesAbhey Singh, known as 'IITian Baba,' an ex-IIT Bombay aerospace engineer turned spiritual figure, faced expulsion from Juna Akhara for alle...
20 Jan, 2025, 07.27 PM IST
'IITian Baba' banned from Juna Akhara camp in Maha Kumbh for 'abusing' guruAbhay Singh, a self-proclaimed sadhu and IIT-Bombay aerospace engineer, has been banned from the Juna Akhara camp for abusing his guru. Jun...
20 Jan, 2025, 07.07 PM IST
'Mawali, awara tha, bhaga diya': Juna Akhara mahant on IITian Baba's expulsionAbhey Singh, known as IITian Baba, has been expelled from Juna Akhada amid allegations of misconduct and disrespect towards its leadership....
20 Jan, 2025, 10.37 AM IST
From aerospace engineer to monk: IITian Baba’s father reveals his feelings on son’s transformationAbhay Singh, known as 'IITian Baba,' transitioned from an aerospace engineer to a monk, leaving a lucrative career in Canada. His spiritual...
20 Jan, 2025, 09.00 AM IST
Naga sadhus now hiring at Maha Kumbh: Ready to renounce the world through rigorous screening?At the Maha Kumbh Mela, a recruitment process commenced for initiation into Naga Sanyas. Thousands of aspiring sanyasis are selected throug...
19 Jan, 2025, 04.31 PM IST
Prayagraj brimming with activities on eve of Maha KumbhAll preparations are in place for the 45-day Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, starting on 'Paush Purnima' at the Sangam. Underwater drones and flag...
13 Jan, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
From Rolls-Royce to Silver Chariots: Sadhus arrive in style at Maha Kumbh MelaAt the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, various akharas are arriving with a mix of spirituality and luxury. Seers make a grand entry with swan...
06 Jan, 2025, 04.08 PM IST
Dharma Sansad cancelled after police intervention, says Yati NarasinghanandPolice stopped Yati Narasinghanand's World Dharma Sansad in Haridwar. The event was cancelled. Police removed tents and dispersed attendees...
19 Dec, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
Exercise caution while talking of Narendra Giri's death: VHP to seersGiri, 72, was reportedly found hanging in his room of the Prayagraj-based mutt. The president of the Parishad that has 28 representatives f...
24 Sep, 2021, 07.13 AM IST
Seers and the ascetic community divided over Ayodhya land issueHead of Akhil Abharatiya Akhara Parishad, Narendra Giri, told ET that those raising voices against the land acquisition process have always...
18 Jun, 2021, 10.47 AM IST
Religious figures criticise linking Kumbh with COVID-19 spreadThough the seers did not name any political party, their comments came a day after the BJP accused the Congress of preparing a 'toolkit' to...
19 May, 2021, 08.15 PM IST
Sangh parivar, seer bodies demand a time-bound enquiry into Palghar lynchingThe two sadhus from Juna Akhara were on their way from Nashik to a village near Silvasa in Gujarat, where their guru, Ram Giri had passed a...
21 Apr, 2020, 10.55 AM IST
Centre weighs a dozen names for Ram Temple TrustNames of Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas head Nritya Gopal Das; Digambar Akhara chief Mahant Suresh Das, who was a party in the case in the SC; and ei...
14 Jan, 2020, 08.45 AM IST
Rename Allahabad as Prayagraj: Seers urge UP CM in meetingThe seers of Nirvani Ani Akhara, Panchdashnaam Juna Akhara and Digambar Ani Akhara among others requested Adityanath to provide them basic ...
12 Sep, 2017, 08.42 PM IST
Amit Shah takes holy dip alongside Dalit sadhus at KumbhLater, Shah also had a 'Samrasta Bhoj' (social harmony feast) with Dalit sadhus and others.
11 May, 2016, 04.50 PM IST
Simhastha Kumbh Mela's second Shahi Snan begins in UjjainA sea of devotees have congregated here to take part in the snan that has become all the more auspicious as it coincide with Akshay Tritiya.
09 May, 2016, 08.51 AM IST
- Naga Sadhus campaign against global warming in Kumbh Mela
Naga sadhus who smear their naked bodies with ash and sport long matted hair are using the Maha Kumbh Mela here as a medium to campaign aga...
17 Jan, 2010, 06.39 PM IST