In a major development at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025, former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni, who recently took the spiritual name 'Yamai Mamta Nand Giri', has been expelled from the Kinnar Akhada. The decision was announced by the head of the Akhada, Mahamandaleshwar Dr. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, through a video message, while this move comes after Kulkarni made several derogatory remarks against top Hindu seers, including Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand.
The Official Statement of Expulsion
Laxmi Narayan Tripathi stated that the decision to sever all ties with Mamta. Kulkarni was taken after a high-level meeting with the office bearers of the Akhada. She emphasized that the Kinnar Akhada consists of men, women, and transgenders, and they aim to maintain peace and sanctity within the religious community. The Akhada expressed its displeasure over Kulkarni's provocative statements and her involvement in controversies that tarnished the image of the institution.
The Root of the Controversy
The trouble began on January 25, when Mamta Kulkarni publicly challenged the authority of several religious leaders. She claimed that 9 out of 10 Mahamandaleshwars are "fake" and possess zero spiritual knowledge. Her most direct attack was aimed at Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand, where she questioned his appointment and. Criticized the use of palanquins in crowded areas, suggesting it caused unnecessary trouble for devotees. She argued that a true guru should act with responsibility rather than arrogance.
Reaction from Tina Maa and Internal Rift
Within hours of Mamta's expulsion, Tina Maa (Kaushalya Nand Giri), the head of the Sanatani Kinnar Akhada, reacted strongly. She stated that she had opposed Mamta's entry into the Akhada from the very beginning. Tina Maa, who had already split from the main Kinnar Akhada due to internal differences, reiterated that she. Would never return to the fold, citing the poor judgment of the leadership in inducting controversial figures like Kulkarni.
Political Views and Praise for PM Modi
Mamta Kulkarni didn't stop at religious commentary; she also waded into political waters, while in interviews, she praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that there is currently no alternative to his leadership. Conversely, she questioned Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on the issue of cow slaughter. She also shared her views on the Gandhi family, calling Priyanka Gandhi more capable than. Rahul Gandhi, and attributed Mamta Banerjee's victory in West Bengal to the power of Goddess Mahakali.
A Life Defined by Controversy
Mamta Kulkarni's journey from a Bollywood sex symbol to a saffron-clad Mahamandaleshwar has been nothing short of a cinematic plot. From her controversial 1993 topless photoshoot to her alleged links with. Drug lord Vicky Goswami, she has always been in the headlines. Although she claimed to have turned into a 'Sadhvi' and released her autobiography in 2013, her short-lived stint as a Mahamandaleshwar in 2025 has once again put her at the center of a national debate regarding faith and fame.