Swāmī Avdheshānand Girī

Swāmī Avdheshānand Girī is the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhara, the largest Dashnami Naga order in India.

Life/History

Born in 1962, he was initiated into the Dashnami Naga tradition and rose to become the head of the Juna Akhara. He participates in the Kumbh Mela and other major Hindu gatherings.

Teachings/Contributions

He teaches Shaivism and the Advaita Vedānta tradition of Shankara. He promotes yoga, meditation, and the traditional Naga way of life. He has established ashrams and educational institutions.

Legacy

As head of the Juna Akhara, the largest Akhara of Naga sadhus in India, he has initiated about a million Naga sadhus and is a prominent figure in Hindu religious life. He continues the ancient tradition of the Nagas.

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