Nashik, March 27 -- Against the backdrop of the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Trimbakeshwar, two individuals-both named Ravindra Puri Maharaj-have staked their claim to the presidency of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhaada Parishad (All India Akhaada Council).
Specifically, both Shri Mahant Ravindra Puri Maharaj of the Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhaada and Shri Mahant Ravindra Puri Maharaj of the Shri Panchayati Niranjani Akhaada have asserted that they are the true and legitimate presidents of the Council.
Consequently, a distinct rift appears to be emerging even within the community of sadhus and saints.
The 'Panch Parmeshwar' (Council of Five Senior Saints) of the Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhaada arrived in Trimbakeshwar after completing their ...