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The current head of Shri Panch Dashnam Avahan Akhara is Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Arun Giri Maharaj. He was formally appointed to this esteemed position in March 2023 during a Vedic ceremony held in Haridwar, under the guidance of the Akhara’s Ramta Panch and the broader saint community .The current head of Shri Panch Dashnam Avahan Akhara is Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Arun Giri Maharaj. He was formally appointed to this esteemed position in March 2023 during a Vedic ceremony held in Haridwar, under the guidance of the Akhara’s Ramta Panch and the broader saint community .
Paramhans Sri Swami Maheshwaranandaji Maharaj
Swami Umrao Giri
Swami Anupgiri
Swami Shivendra Puri
These saints have played pivotal roles in shaping the religious, spiritual, and cultural ethos of the Akhara. Through yajnas, Vedic propagation, guru-shishya parampara, and ascetic practice, they upheld the timeless values of Sanatan Dharma.
The Naga Sadhus of Shri Panch Dashnam Avahan Akhara are revered ascetic warriors who embody fierce devotion, discipline, and spiritual strength. Renouncing worldly life, they undergo intense tapasya and martial training to protect Sanatan Dharma. Clad in ash, wielding tridents and swords, they lead sacred processions like the Shahi Snan with unmatched energy, representing the Akhara’s ancient legacy of spiritual valor and guardianship of dharmic traditions.
Avahana Akhara is nurturing a new generation of sannyasis and Mahamandaleshwars who are committed to taking the message of Vedantic wisdom, yoga, and social service across the globe.
On December 22, 2024, Shri Panch Dashnam Avahan Akhara made a majestic entry into the Mahakumbh cantonment in Prayagraj. Led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Arun Giri, the procession featured over a dozen Maha Mandaleshwars, 51 Shri Mahants, and numerous Naga Sanyasis. The Akhara, recognized as the oldest among the 13 Akharas of Sanatan Dharma, has participated in 122 Mahakumbhs and 123 Kumbhs in Prayagraj
Swami Arun Giri has advocated for the establishment of a ‘Sanatan Board’ to safeguard and promote Sanatan Dharma. He proposes that this board comprise saints and religious leaders to address challenges facing traditional Hindu practices. Discussions regarding this proposal are expected during a grand saints’ conference at Mahakumbh 2025. YatraDham+2सनातन प्रभात+2Organiser+2
On December 22, 2024, Shri Panch Dashnam Avahan Akhara made a majestic entry into the Mahakumbh cantonment in Prayagraj. Led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Arun Giri, the procession featured over a dozen Maha Mandaleshwars, 51 Shri Mahants, and numerous Naga Sanyasis. The Akhara, recognized as the oldest among the 13 Akharas of Sanatan Dharma, has participated in 122 Mahakumbhs and 123 Kumbhs in Prayagraj
The Peshwai (royal procession) of Avahan Akhara received a grand welcome upon entering the Mahakumbh area. The procession, featuring seers, saints, and Naga Sanyasis, was greeted with floral showers and traditional fanfare, symbolizing the Akhara’s esteemed position in the Kumbh Mela. gyanjyotidarpan.com+1The Times of India+1Organiser+1The Times of India+1
