Maha Kumbh 2025: Mamta Kulkarni performs 'pind daan' at Sangham Ghat

Mamta Kulkarni, once a popular Bollywood actress, has made a surprising spiritual transition at the Maha Kumbh 2025. She performed the sacred 'pind daan' ritual at Sangham Ghat in Prayagraj and has been named as Shri Yamai Mamta Nandgiri by the Kinnar Akhada. After stepping away from films in the early 2000s, she's now embracing a deeply spiritual path. Her transformation highlights a remarkable personal journey from silver screen stardom to spiritual dedication.

"This was the order of Mahadev, Maha Kaali. This was the order of my Guru." - Mamta Kulkarni

by ANI January 25, 2025 146 views

Prayagraj, January 24: Former actor Mamta Kulkarni performed 'pind daan' at the Sangham Ghat in Prayagraj on Friday.

Key Points

1. Former actress takes spiritual vow at Maha Kumbh 2025

2. Becomes Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada

3. Performs sacred 'pind daan' ritual at Sangham Ghat

Speaking to ANI, the former actor said, "...This was the order of Mahadev, Maha Kaali. This was the order of my Guru. They chose this day. I didn't do anything."

Earlier in the day, Acharya Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada, Laxmi Narayan, announced that Mamta Kulkarni has embarked on a spiritual role as the Mahamandleshwar.

" "Kinnar akhada is going to make Mamta Kulkarni (former Bollywood actress) a Mahamandleshwar. She has been named as Shri Yamai Mamta Nandgiri. As I am talking here, all the rituals are underway. She has been in touch with Kinnar Akhada and me for the last one and a half years... She is allowed to perform the character of any devotional figure if she wants as we do not prohibit anyone from performing their art...," Laxmi Narayan said.

Mamta Kulkarni gained fame in the 1990s with her performances in hit films like 'Karan Arjun' and 'Baazi'.

The actress has worked with top stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan during her career.

However, in the early 2000s, Mamta stepped away from Bollywood and moved abroad, leading a life away from the limelight.