Juna Akhara expels mahant for accepting girl, 13, as ‘donation’
Juna Akhara expelled mahant Kaushal Giri for accepting a 13-year-old girl as a 'donation' from her family and initiating her as a monk. The girl was returned to her family, and a new age limit of 22 years has been set for women seeking sainthood. This decision followed objections from top saints and legal concerns.
Juna Akhara expelled mahant Kaushal Giri for accepting a 13-year-old girl as a 'donation' from her family and initiating her as a monk. The girl was returned to her family, and a new age limit of 22 years has been set for women seeking sainthood. This decision followed objections from top saints and legal concerns.
