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.

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