Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Akhara Parishad upset with Swami Yatindranand's announcement

Dehra Dun: Upset over Mahamandaleshwar of Joona Akhara Swami Yatindranand's announcement to lead Dalits to Ganga for royal bath during Mahakumbh, Akhara Parishad on Tuesday advised him not to play politics and said only Sadhus belonging to 13 Akharas have the right to take "Shahi Snan". No person or Sadhu other than those belonging to 13 Akharas has the right to take royal bath during Kumbh, said Mahant Gyan Das, President of Akhara Parishad, an umbrella organisation of all Akharas.
A Sadhu of any Akhara does not belong to any caste, Mahant Gyan Das said, adding Swami Yatindranand Giri is Mahamandaleshwar of Joona Akhara and is not expected to play politics over the issue.
Swami Yatindranand Giri, who contested Lok Sabha polls on BJP ticket last year, had recently announced that he would lead Dalits to take royal bath and also take Muslims to Har-Ki-Pauri, the main bathing ghat, during the four month- long mela.
He said Akhara Parishad would seriously discuss the issue in its next meeting on February 8 and indicated that a tough decision can be taken against Swami Giri.
Meanwhile, Swami Yatindranand Giri said he is firm on his decision to take Dalits for holy dip in river Ganga and said the day will not coincide with 'Royal Snan', when Sadhus of various Akharas take bath.



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