13-year-old sanyasin expelled from Juna Akhara at Mahakumbh over sainthood rules

As a result, the minor sanyasin, Gauri Giri, was handed over to her parents and expelled from the Mahakumbh Mela. Mahant Hari Giri also confirmed that a minimum age limit of 22 years has now been set for girls to be initiated as sanyasins into the Akhara.Swami Hari Giri explained, “The age limit was fixed to ensure that the girl seeking sainthood is mature enough to take a decision for herself. If a one-day-old child was found abandoned, the Akhara would adopt her but would not accept the induction of girls below 22 years of age under normal conditions.”Agra-based Petha trader Sandeep Singh and his wife, Reema Grihini, had recently given their daughter, Rakhi Singh Dhakare, to the Juna Akhara. Shri Mahant Kaushal Giri had inducted her into sainthood, renaming her Gauri Giri. However, questions were raised about her age when the information came to light.Additionally, a video of Gauri Giri went viral, in which she expressed her original aspiration to study and become an IAS officer, but said her decision changed after coming to the Mahakumbh.



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