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Kinnar Akhada splits, ‘Sanatani’ splinter group formed
The Kinnar Akhada has split, with Kaushalyanand Giri, or "Tina Maa," forming the Sanatani Kinnar Akhada in response to actress Mamta Kulkarni's increasing influence. Tina Maa, previously a Mahamandaleshwar, accused the Akhada's leadership of imposing decisions and compromising the community's integrity. The new Akhada will formally declare her as Acharya Mahamandaleshwar following consecration rituals.

