Mamata Kulkarni Expelled from Kinnar Akhara Over Shankaracharya Comments

• Mahamandaleshwar Mamata Kulkarni has been expelled from the Kinnar Akhara by chief Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi.
• The expulsion is due to Kulkarni's comments regarding Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, which the Akhara deemed her personal opinion and not representative of their views.
• Kulkarni was made a Mahamandaleshwar in January 2025 during the Mahakumbh, receiving the name Yamai Mamata Nand Giri.
• The Kinnar Akhara stated it wishes to remain neutral in disputes and does not endorse Kulkarni's controversial statements.
• Kulkarni had criticized Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand for his actions during the Magh Mela controversy, questioning his saintliness and appointment.

Why It Matters: Mamata Kulkarni was expelled from Kinnar Akhara for her controversial personal remarks against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand.