Maha Kumbh 2025: ‘IIT Baba’ Ousted from Juna Akhara Amid Disciplinary Row, Abhay Singh says…
Maha Kumbh 2025: IIT graduate Abhay Singh aka "IIT Baba," was ousted from Juna Akhara during Maha Kumbh 2025 over disciplinary violations.
New Delhi, Digital Desk || Maha Kumbh 2025: Abhay Singh, an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay graduate and aerospace engineer turned spiritual seeker, widely known as "IIT Baba," has been expelled from Juna Akhara for alleged violations of its disciplinary code. Singh was accused of using abusive language against his guru, Mahant Someshwar Puri, and has been banned from entering the Akhara camp.
Juna Akhara emphasized that respect for one’s guru and adherence to discipline are core tenets of sanyas. Mahant Hari Giri, the Akhara's chief patron, remarked, "Abhay Singh’s behavior violates the sacred guru-shishya tradition and the princi...