Sanatani Directory · Guru
स्वामी अवधेशानन्द गिरि
Swami Avdheshanand Giri
Mahamandaleshwar
Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhara, one of the most senior monastic authorities in Sanatan dharma. Central figure at every Kumbh Mela.
LineageDashanami Sannyasa · Juna Akhara
Primary seatHaridwar, Juna Akhara
Known forMahamandaleshwar, Vedanta
Vartamana · Right now
Preparations for Haridwar Purna Kumbh 2027 underway across the Juna Akhara.
Public gathering
Kumbh Mela, Akhara gatherings
Cadence: Periodic
Prayagraj · Haridwar · Ujjain · Nashik