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Topic: Shankaracharya

The seer who stung Yogi plans a new cow protection yatra, this time from UP CM’s bastion Gorakhpur

Avimukteshwaranand has been in the spotlight ever since he locked horns with Yogi govt over allegedly being stopped from taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Mauni Amavasya.

Suspension, late-night drama, a call from Shankaracharya. UP officer in focus after targeting Yogi govt

PCS officer Alankar Agnihotri resigned in protest against new UGC regulations aimed at combating caste discrimination. State govt issued suspension order & initiated enquiry.

UP govt divided over Avimukteshwarananda—Yogi’s ‘Kaal Nemi’ vs Maurya’s ‘bhagwan Shankaracharya’

Row that erupted after ‘Shankaracharya’ of Jyotirmath & his followers were prevented by UP govt from taking holy dip at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya refuses to die.

Avimukteshwaranand: Seer who skipped Ram Temple consecration, ‘expelled’ Rahul & is now mad at Yogi govt

Avimukteshwaranand has in the past taken stands against both BJP and Congress. On Sunday, he was prevented from taking holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya. 

Congress springs to defence of Jyotirmath Shankaracharya who ‘expelled’ Rahul Gandhi from Hinduism

The party backed Swami Avimukteshwaranand after UP police stopped his Sangam dip in Prayagraj, amid his blow-hot, blow-cold ties with Congress over mixed views on Rahul Gandhi.

Shankaracharya who criticised Ram temple event slams BJP over cow slaughter. ‘PM, President not Hindus’

In Lucknow on the 2nd day of the ‘Gau Dhvaj Sthapna Bharat Yatra’, Jyotirmath shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand says the BJP has a dual character, the yatra was stopped in Nagaland.

After Matoshree visit, Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath says Uddhav is a ‘victim of betrayal’

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati says Uddhav Thackeray was 'deceived' and that pain of those affected by this betrayal will not ease until Shiv Sena (UBT) chief becomes CM again.

Thousands throng Shankaracharya temple for Maha Shivratri — ‘coupled Kashmir with terror, not anymore’

Shankaracharya temple on hilltop overlooking Srinagar was decked up with flowers and lights, as devotees praised improved security situation in valley after abrogation of Article 370.

How drama unfolded as Varanasi cops stopped Shankaracharya from carrying out parikrama of Gyanvapi

Pontiff’s office submitted letter requesting permission to carry out parikrama around Gyanvapi complex, maintaining that police & local admin can’t determine nature of place of worship.

Ayodhya victory is BJP’s. Shankaracharyas should focus on divisions in Hindu society instead

Seers can't overlook Ayodhya's significance in galvanising and uniting the Hindu society. They should play a leading role in future events or risk losing support of their devotees.

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