13 Akharas represent the Sanatani Hindu Religion that will participate in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela, 2025. Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara is the largest Akhara of all 13 Akharas in India.
The location of Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara in Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is at Moj Gri Ashram, Near Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
The Juna Akhara is one of the oldest and most influential monastic orders. The word “Juna” means “old, ancient” and “Akhara” stands for “assembly of spiritual authorities”.
Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara is involved in educational initiatives, communicating Vedic knowledge, philosophy and spiritual practices to its members.
The Akhara contains ancient wisdom and ensures that the teachings transfer from generation to generation.
History of Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara
The Juna Akhara was established by Adi Guru Shankaracharya to protect religion and religious places. After establishing 4 mutts at 4 Dhams of India[ Badrinath, Puri, Dwarka, Rameshwaram] Adi Guru Shankaracharya established some Akharas and Juna Akhara is one of them.
The establishment of Juna Akhara is in the 12th century and the exact year is 1259 AD. The registration of Juna Akhara was in 1860. The registration of Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara is in Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad in the year 1954.
At the time of establishment, the name of Juna Akhara was “Bhairav Akhara”.
Facts About Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara
There are 5 Naga Sanyasi and 5 Maha Mandaleshwars associated with Juna Akhara.
Saints of Shaiv Sampraday take admission and give education to the members of Akhara. After completing 12 years of education, Brahmcharya members become Part of Akhara as Mahant and the Guru who gave him education becomes Maha Mandaleshwer.
Members of Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara follow the Dashnam Sampraday System. The list of Dashnam is as follows.
- Giri
- Parvat
- Sagar
- Puri
- Bharti
- Saraswati
- Van
- Aranya
- Tirth
- Ashram
The idol-worshipping God of Juna Akhara is Lord Shiva.
The location of Juna Akhara is Hanumaan Ghat, Shivala, Shivala Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002.
Guru of Juna Akhara provides education regarding “Shashtra and Shashtra” to its members and makes them able to survive in any situation of life.
Saints of Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara
The highest post in Juna Akhara is Shri Maha Mandaleshwar. At present, The Current Maha Mandaleshwar of Juna Akhara is “Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Avdeshanand Giri Maharaj”. Near 100000 Members got Diksha under his guidance.
52 families create Rules and Regulations for Juna Akhara. You can become a member only by following rules and regulations or by reference to Shri Mahamandaleshwar.
There is also a cabinet of 17 Members at Juna Akhara for other major works.
At Prayagraj, Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 List of coming members is as follows.
- 4 Shrimant from Kashi
- 4 Secretary
- 4 Ramta Panch
- 4 Shri Mahant
- 4 Shri Maha Mahant
- 4 Asht Kaushal Mahant
- 1 Sabhapati
Accommodation Options in Prayagraj
If you are planning to visit Juna Akhara then it will be better to book your stay in advance for your convenience and better experience. Here is the list of some of the best stays available at Prayagraj you can check it out.
- Shri Gujarati Samaj
- ISKCON Guest House
- Hotel Utsav
- Hotel Shubhanjali Palace
For detailed information regarding Prices, Rooms, amenities and availability you can check the below given button.
FAQs
There are a total of 13 Akharas that are going to take part in Prayagraj, Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Last year “Kinnar Akhara” was disqualified for such reason so confirmation about their joining was not given by them.
The oldest Akhara is Ahvan Akhara formerly known as Akhanda Akhara, But they are small in numbers so they join Juna Akhara and take part in Kumbh Mela 2025.
There are more than 1 crore followers of Juna Akhara so it can be said that Juna Akhara is the largest in numbers.
The location of Juna Akhara in Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is at Moj Gri Ashram, Near Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Juna Akhara was established in 1259 AD. Adi Guru Shankracharya established Juna Akhara.
The name of major Akharas is as follows
Shri Panch Dashnaam Juna Akhara
Shri Panchayati Akhara Niranjani
Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhara
Shri Panchadashnam Avahan Akhara
Shri Panchdashanam Agni Akhara
Shri Taponidhi Anand Akhara Panchayati
Shri Panch Atal Akhara
