Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Uttarakhand: Juna Akhara confers 'Mahamandaleshwar' title on Udita Tyagi
Dr. Udita Tyagi, a former beauty pageant winner and BJP associate, was given the title 'Mahamandaleshwar' by the Panchdashnam Juna Akhara in Haridwar.
She took a monastic name, 'Mahamandaleshwar Yati Maa Pratyangira Giri', and promised to serve Sanatan Dharma.
The ceremony was attended by many seers, and she was also made the Peethadheeshwar of Mahakali Peeth Hanumat Dham in Muradnagar.
Dr. Udita Tyagi was conferred the title 'Mahamandaleshwar' by the Panchdashnam Juna Akhara.
She was given the monastic name 'Mahamandaleshwar Yati Maa Pratyangira Giri'.
The ceremony was held at Harihar Ashram in Kankhal, Haridwar.
Tyagi took an oath to dedicate her life to the service of Sanatan Dharma.
She was also declared the Peethadheeshwar of Mahakali Peeth Hanumat Dham in Muradnagar.
- Who
- Dr. Udita Tyagi, a disciple of Mahamandaleshwar Yati Narsinghanand Giri
- What
- Conferment of the title 'Mahamandaleshwar'
- When
- July 22, 2023
- Where
- Harihar Ashram in Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To recognize her commitment to Sanatan Dharma and her guru's teachings
Supporters of the Consecration
Critics of the Consecration
Legitimacy of the Consecration
Supporters of the Consecration
Supporters view the consecration as a legitimate and respectful recognition of Udita Tyagi's commitment to Sanatan Dharma and her guru's teachings.
Critics of the Consecration
Critics question the legitimacy of the consecration, citing concerns about the process and the background of the individual involved.
- Date
- July 22, 2023
- Location
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Conferred Title
- Mahamandaleshwar
- Monastic Name
- Mahamandaleshwar Yati Maa Pratyangira Giri
- Guru
- Mahamandaleshwar Yati Narsinghanand Giri
- Organization
- Panchdashnam Juna Akhara
- Peethadheeshwar
- Mahakali Peeth Hanumat Dham in Muradnagar