Shriyamai Mamtanand Giri (formerly Mamta Kulkarni), who left the film world and took the path of spirituality, has announced to give up the title of Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara. By issuing a video message, it was told that due to his becoming Mahamandaleshwar, there was a dispute going on between Kinnar Akhara and Jagadguru Himangi Sakhi of Pari Akhara
She was hurt by the news of fighting among her people, due to which she has decided to give up the title of Mahamandaleshwar. At the same time, Kinnar Akhara has refused to accept him. Mamta Kulkarni was consecrated on the post of Mahamandaleshwar on January 24 at Kinnar Akhara. Akhara’s Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi had given him a new name Shriyamai Mamtanand Giri.