Ayodhya Saints Divided Over Magh Mela Incident: 'Beating Shankaracharya Wrong'

• The Magh Mela incident involving Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand has caused a division among Ayodhya saints.
• Saint Diveshacharya of Hanumangarhi condemned the incident, calling for an impartial investigation and action against the guilty.
• Sitaram Das of UP stated that while Shankaracharya going on a palanquin was wrong, beating him was also completely unacceptable.
• Kalki Ram, President of Ramadal Trust, questioned Swami Avimukteshwaranand's claim to be Shankaracharya, citing ongoing legal cases against him.
• The controversy highlights differing views on saintly conduct and the role of the administration during religious gatherings.

Why It Matters: Ayodhya saints are split on the Magh Mela incident, condemning violence but questioning Shankaracharya's actions.