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Superior position in Indian religions
westerners to be named as a mahant, describes the position of a mahant as a combination of an abbot and a brigadier. The Hindi word mahant comes from Prakrit mahanta-
Mahant
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up mahant in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A mahant is a religious superior in Hindu religious establishments or groups. It is a title (surname)
Mahant_(disambiguation)
Sixth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan
Mahant Swami Maharaj (born Vinu Patel, 13 September 1933; ordained Keshavjivandas Swami) became the guru and president of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam
Mahant_Swami_Maharaj
Indian actress
Vaishnavi Macdonald (née Mahant) is an Indian film and TV actress who is best known for playing Geeta Viswas in Mukesh Khanna's television series Shaktimaan
Vaishnavi_Macdonald
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh since 2017
election from Gorakhpur Urban Assembly constituency. Adityanath is also the mahant (head priest) of the Gorakhnath Math, a Hindu monastery in Gorakhpur, a
Yogi_Adityanath
Indian politician (1919-2014)
Mahant Avaidyanath (born Kripal Singh Bisht, 18 May 1919 – 12 September 2014) was an Indian politician and the head priest (Mahant) of the Gorakhnath Math
Mahant_Avaidyanath
Indian politician and spiritual leader (born 1984)
Mahant Balaknath Yogi (born 16 April 1984) is an Indian politician and current MLA from Tijara constituency in Rajasthan. He is Chancellor of the Baba
Mahant_Balaknath
Indian politician (1956–2017)
Mahant Chandnath (21 June 1956 – 17 September 2017) was an Indian politician and religious leader. He represented the Alwar Seat in the Parliament of India
Mahant_Chandnath
Scandal of Bengal
salacious mahant. A highly publicised trial followed, dubbed the Tarakeswar murder case of 1873, in which both the husband and the mahant were found
Tarakeswar_affair
Member of the Lok Sabha
Jyotsna Charandas Mahant (born 18 November 1953) is an Indian politician. She was elected to the Lok Sabha, lower house of the Parliament of India from
Jyotsna_Mahant
Archaeological Museum in Chhattisgarh, India
Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum is an archaeological museum in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is located near the Ghadi Chowk in the heart of the city
Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum, Raipur
Mahant_Ghasidas_Memorial_Museum,_Raipur
Indian politician (1894-1969)
Mahant Digvijaynath (born Swaroop Singh Ranawat; 1894–1969) was the mahant (lit. 'head priest'), of the Gorakhnath Math in Gorakhpur, India. He was also
Digvijaynath
Indian politician (born 1954)
Charan Das Mahant (born 13 December 1954) is an Indian politician from Indian National Congress who serves as the 7th Opposition Leader in the Chhattisgarh
Charan_Das_Mahant
Canadian politician
Edelgard Elspeth Mahant is a retired Canadian academic, who taught political science at York University's Glendon College in Toronto, Ontario, at Laurentian
Edelgard_Mahant
Indian Hindu leader (1961–2021)
Mahant Narendra Giri (born 1961 - death 2021) was an Indian Hindu leader from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. He served as the President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara
Narendra_Giri
Hindu temple chief (born 1938)
Mahant Nritya Gopal Das (b 1938) is the head of Ayodhya's largest temple, the Mani Ram Das Ki Chavani, and the chief of the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas and Shri
Nritya_Gopal_Das
Indian politician
Bisahu Das Mahant (1 April 1924 – 23 July 1978) was an Indian politician for Madhya Pradesh. He was among most successful MLA ever produced by congress
Bisahu_Das_Mahant
Indian politician (born 1904)
Mahant (first Mahant) Mahant Meghnath (Second Mahant) Mahant Moharnath (Third Mahant) Mahant Chetnath (Fourth Mahant) Mahant Purannath (Fifth Mahant)
Mahant_Shreyonath
Hindu denomination within the Swaminarayan Sampradaya
a lineage of gurus starting with Gunatitanand Swami. As of August 2016, Mahant Swami Maharaj is the 6th guru and president of BAPS. The philosophy of BAPS
Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha
Bochasanwasi_Akshar_Purushottam_Swaminarayan_Sanstha
Saint from Haryana, India
Mahant) Mahant Chetnath (Fourth Mahant) Mahant Purannath (Fifth Mahant) Mahant Shreyonath (Sixth Mahant 1939–1978) Mahant Chandnath (Seventh Mahant 1978-2016)
Baba_Mastnath
Hindu Temple in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India
The present Mahant or Chief Priest is Yogi Adityanath. He was appointed Mahant on 14 September 2014. He was preceded by his guru, Mahant Avaidyanath,
Gorakhnath_Math
2026 Indian film by Vishal Chaturvedi
through Hanuman. At a Vaishnava temple in Rajkot, Gujarat, the elderly Mahant recognises his spiritual inclination and tests him. Lakshminarayan remains
Hanuman_Ansh
Village in Uttar Pradesh, Indoa
Badahra Mahant also known as Badhra Mahant or Barahra Mahanth is a village in Uttar Pradesh. A temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Shri Krishna) exists
Badahra_Mahant
Degree college in Bihar
Mahant Darshan Das Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a college affiliated with Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University. It was founded in 1946 and accepts only
Mahant Darshan Das Mahila College
Mahant_Darshan_Das_Mahila_College
Ruler of Nandgaon State, British India
Mahant Raja Ghasi Das (c. 1820 - 1883) was the ruler of the princely state of Nandgaon in the present-day Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, India.
Mahant_Raja_Ghasi_Das
Indian politician
Rajya Sabha from Gujarat., He is also the Mahamandaleshwar, He is of the Mahants of Sant Savaiyanath Dham, Jhanjharka, Gujarat Tundiya was born in a small
Shambhuprasad_Tundiya
Early sect of Sikhism
antithetical to Sikhism, as well as personal vices and corruption, the Udasi mahants were expelled from the Sikh shrines. Udasi and Udasin is derived from the
Udasi
Hindu temple in Chhattisgarh, India
Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The current Head Priest (Mahant) of the temple is Rajeshri Dr. Mahant Ramsundar Das Ji Maharaj. Sree Dudhdhari Math was founded
Dudhadhari_temple
Indian politician and spiritual leader (born 1970)
Mahant Pratap Puri (born 5 August 1970) is an Indian spiritual leader and politician. He is a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly representing
Mahant_Pratap_Puri
Trust for a Hindu temple in Ayodhya, India
acting chairman. The trust nominated the remaining members and elected Mahant Nrityagopal Das as the chairman. In November 2020, the trust appointed Larsen
Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra
Shri_Ram_Janmbhoomi_Teerth_Kshetra
Religious organization
Nirvandev Maharaj. However, Mahant Durga Das claims that the Udasi sant Santokh Das founded the akhara. In 1846, Mahant Sudhir Das broke away from the
Udasin_Panchayati_Bada_Akhara
Hindu temple in Uttar Pradesh, India
village of Badahra Mahant. Bhagwan Jagannath also known is Thakur Ji. The Temple of ancient Lord Jagannath (Shri Krishna) in Badahra Mahant of Maharajganj
Jagannath Mandir, Badahra Mahant
Jagannath_Mandir,_Badahra_Mahant
Traditional Hindu temple in UAE
Swami Maharaj (1921–2016) and consecrated (transl. murti pratishtha) by Mahant Swami Maharaj on 14 February 2024, it is the first traditional Hindu mandir
BAPS_Hindu_Mandir_Abu_Dhabi
Head of trust overseeing construction of Ram Mandir temple
Mahant Ramchandra Das Paramhans (1913–2003) was head of the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas in Ayodhya. He was born as Chandreshwar Tiwari into a prosperous Brahmin
Ramchandra_Paramhans
Princely State of India
the state and the seat of the ruler's residence. The state was founded by Mahant Prahlad Das Bairagi in 1765 A.D. Nanadgaon State was ruled by Vaishnav Brahmins
Nandgaon_State
Place of worship in Dehradun, India
(1741-1766) Shri Mahant Har Sevak (1766-1818) Shri Mahant Har Swaroop Dass (1818-1842) Shri Mahant Preetam Dass (1842-1854) Shri Mahant Narayan Dass (1854-1885)
Guru_Ram_Rai_Darbar_Sahib
1921 massacre at Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib
of that movement, the Shiromani Committee decided on its own to meet the Mahant on 3 March 1921 to advise him to hand over the charge of gurdwara Nankana
Nankana_massacre
Hindu temple complex in New Jersey
North Carolina, both offered the "Key to the City" to Mahant Swami Maharaj. On October 8, 2023, Mahant Swami Maharaj performed the consecration ceremony and
Swaminarayan Akshardham (Robbinsville)
Swaminarayan_Akshardham_(Robbinsville)
Indian film and television actor
also worked in Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema. He also played the role of Mahant Dashrath Tripathi in Colors TV's Ishq Ka Rang Safed. Bakshi is well known
Arun_Bakshi
Bairagi King of Nandgaon State
Mahant Raja Sarveshwar Das (1906-1940) was the ruler of the princely state of Nandgaon in the present-day Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, India.
Mahant_Raja_Sarveshwar_Das
Last ruler of Nandgaon State in British India
Raja Mahant Digvijay Das was the last ruler of the princely state of Nandgaon in the present-day Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh, India. Digvijay
Digvijay_Das
Religious organization
one of two Udasi akharas that participate in the Kumbh. It was founded by Mahant Sudhir Das in 1846 as a splinter movement of the earlier bada akhara (Udasin
Udasin_Panchayati_Naya_Akhara
Caste in India
vaishnava mahants who have decided that member of anyone caste could not be member of the community. "Decision was taken by all the vaishnava mahants that
Bairagi_Brahmin_(caste)
Religious organization (1862)
Sakshi Maharaj Secretary Mahant: Devendra Singh Shastri Kothari Mahant: Jaswinder Singh Shastri Chief Mahant: Laxman Singh Mahant: Gyan Singh The leaders
Panchayati_Akhara_Nirmal
Hindu monastery in Nepal
where the Matkor ritual was conducted in the Ramayana. According to the Mahant Jagannath Das Vaishnav of the monastery, the location is mentioned in the
Lakshminarayan_Matha
Town and union council in Punjab, Pakistan
Mahant Darshan is a town and union council of Depalpur Tehsil in Okara District of Punjab province, Pakistan. The town is located at 30°13'60N 73°16'60E
Mahant_Darshan
1998 Indian TV series or programme
actors in the series were Shahbaz Khan (as Prithviraj Chauhan), Vaishnavi Mahant (as Princess Samyukta), Raj Babbar as Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan, and Javed
Main_Dilli_Hoon
Hindu priest
Baba Lal Das (died 16 November 1993) was the first Mahant (Chief Hindu Priest) of the idols of the deity Rama placed within the Babri Masjid complex in
Baba_Lal_Das
Hindu temple located in Seine-et-Marne, France
combines a stone mandir carved in India with a modern cultural centre. Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of BAPS, consecrated the temple on 6 September
BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir, Paris
BAPS_Swaminarayan_Hindu_Mandir,_Paris
Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
temple was managed by a hereditary group of pandits. After the death of Mahant Devi Dutt, a dispute arose among his successors. In 1900, his brother-in-law
Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple
Religious figure
Pritam Das (1722 or 1752 – 1831) was an Udasi saint and mahant. He conducted construction projects to support religious infrastructure and founded akharas
Pritam_Das_(Udasi)
Temple in Bihar, India
learning in Mithila. Charaut Math is a Hindu monastery. It was founded by Mahant Jai Kishun. He was earlier a Mahanth (Head of Hindu Monastery) in a Hindu
Charaut_Math
Organization of Hindu sadhus and sants in India
(divisions) and fighty-two marhis (centres), with each centre being led by a Mahant (traditional head or leader). The akharas conduct rituals, perform yogic
Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad
Akhil_Bharatiya_Akhara_Parishad
City in Chhattisgarh, India
constituency no. 23) is part of Korba district. Currently, Jyotsna Charan Das Mahant of Indian National Congress is a member of parliament to the 17th Lok Sabha
Korba,_Chhattisgarh
Constituency in Uttar Pradesh, India
Singh Indian National Congress 1957 Mahadeo Prasad 1962 Sinhasan Singh 1967 Mahant Digvijaynath Independent 1970^ 1971 Narsingh Narain Pandey Indian National
Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency
Gorakhpur_Lok_Sabha_constituency
Sikh sect founded by Ram Rai
Samiti Ramlila of Dehra Dun. After the third mahant, all of the mahants were Garhwal locals. The later mahants (head-priests of the sect) would have the
Ramraiya
Last Bairagi king of Chhuikhadan State
Mahant Rituparna Kishore Das (born 3 July 1922) was an Indian politician from the state of Madhya Pradesh. He represented Khairagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency
Rituparna_Kishore_Das
2021 Indian film by Rahul Sankrityan
Mahant, attempts to assault a young Devadasi. When Rosie intervenes, Mahant brutally attacks and humiliates her. Outraged, Shyam confronts Mahant during
Shyam_Singha_Roy
Indian politician (born 1977)
and Sports Jitendra Singh v t e Ministers of State Agriculture Charan Das Mahant, Tariq Anwar Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil
Sachin_Pilot
Hindu temple in India
residing Mahant. Notable spiritual heads in the recent unbroken line of succession include:Mahant Raghubar DasMahant Narayan Das (successor to Mahant Raghubar
Ramchaura_Mandir
14th century Hindu saint
ashtami and dashmi tithis, the brahmleen days of Dhyan Das, Mahant Ram Prakash Das( Mahant of Rampur and Datarpur Gaddi who merged with eternal soul in
Bawa_Lal_Dayal
Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh, India
Mandir and Nageshwar Nath. This shrine is under the charge of Bairagi Mahants of Ramanandi Sampradaya and Nirvani Akhara. Hanuman Garhi temple is located
Hanuman_Garhi_Temple
Udasi saint (1687–1762)
18000 acres (73 km2) in Montgomery. After Mahant Girdhari Dass's death, Baba Mahant Amar Nath Bawa was the mahant of the shrine in Sangar Sadan. After Amar
Bhumman_Shah
2012-2015 Indian television series broadcast on Zee TV
Tripathi: Gayatri's younger son; Kabir's brother (2014–2015) Vaishnavi Mahant as Shail Garg: Dayal's wife; Pihu and Rachna's mother; Sneha's elder sister;
Sapne_Suhane_Ladakpan_Ke
Indian lawyer and politician (born 1948)
and Sports Jitendra Singh v t e Ministers of State Agriculture Charan Das Mahant, Tariq Anwar Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil
Kapil_Sibal
Former campaign within Sikhism
control through refusing government grants), liberating gurdwaras from mahant control, and encouraging Sikhs to participate in the independence movement
Akali_movement
Indian guru (1921–2016)
succeeded as the guru and president of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha by Mahant Swami Maharaj. Shantilal was born in the village of Chansad, Gujarat, on
Pramukh_Swami_Maharaj
Indian television series (1997–2005)
Shastri, a photographer for Aaj Ki Aawaz. The series also featured Vaishnavi Mahant (initially played by Kitu Gidwani) as journalist Geeta Vishwas and Surendra
Shaktimaan
Indo-Trinidadian singer
Trinidadian Chutney, Bhajan, Indian classical and folk singer, Kabir Panthi mahant, and cocoa farmer. He recorded over 6,000 songs over the span of his career
Sam_Boodram
2017 Indian TV series or programme
are childhood best friends, hailing from Allahabad. Dev's father is the Mahant (chief priest) of a temple known for its hidden treasure. Dev's father is
Iss_Pyaar_Ko_Kya_Naam_Doon_3
5,72,790 Ravi Parasram Bhardwaj INC 4,89,535 83,255 4 Korba GEN Jyotsna Mahant INC 5,23,410 Jyoti Nand Dubey Bharatiya Janata Party 4,97,061 26,349 5 Bilaspur
Results of the 2019 Indian general election
Results_of_the_2019_Indian_general_election
Ramanandi Hindu temple in Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India
Jasrota, Jaswan were particularly devoted to the Pandori dham. The second Mahant of Pandori dham, Shri Narainji is said to have survived the ordeal inflicted
Pandori_Dham
Udasi saint and founder of Sadh Belo
forested area or jhari) in present-day Nepal. Bankhandi Baba- Udasin Ramdhuni Mahant Parampara date in Bikram Samvat Sadh Belo Banaskhandi Mahadev Temple Ramdhuni
Bankhandi
2017 Indian film by Shekhar S Jha
Hindi-language romantic drama film, directed by Shekhar S Jha, produced by Kumar V Mahant and Achut Naik, and presented by Bharat Shah. The film stars Nana Patekar
Wedding_Anniversary
Guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
Gunatitanand Swami held various administrative roles, most notably as the mahant of Junagadh mandir, a position he held for forty years. In addition, he
Gunatitanand_Swami
Lok Sabha Constituency in Chhattisgarh
Established 2008 Reservation None Member of Parliament 18th Lok Sabha Incumbent Jyotsna Charan Das Mahant Party Indian National Congress Elected year 2024
Korba_Lok_Sabha_constituency
Indian film actor
debut in the Hindi serial Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, along with Vaishnavi Mahant, directed by Rajesh Babbar and produced by Shyamashish Bhattacharya. His
Chirag_Jani_(actor)
Indian lawyer and politician (born 1942)
and Sports Jitendra Singh v t e Ministers of State Agriculture Charan Das Mahant, Tariq Anwar Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil
Mallikarjun_Kharge
Princely State of India
district of Chhattisgarh was the capital of the state and the see of the Mahant's residence. which later formed part of Chhattisgarh States Agency. The state
Chhuikhadan_State
Indian civil servant
Mahant Gyan Das on P. B. Salim
P._B._Salim
Indian political election in Chhattisgarh
Jyotsna Mahant INC 53,714 32.59 50,438 22 Katghora Jyotsna Mahant INC 75,934 46.79 Saroj Pandey BJP 74,287 45.77 1,647 23 Pali-Tanakhar Jyotsna Mahant INC
2024 Indian general election in Chhattisgarh
2024_Indian_general_election_in_Chhattisgarh
Indus river island
Baba Bankhandi had many disciples who succeeded him one by one as the mahant or custodian of the place; the most notable among them are Swami Achal Prasad
Sadh_Belo
Indian politician and lawyer born 1965
and Sports Jitendra Singh v t e Ministers of State Agriculture Charan Das Mahant, Tariq Anwar Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil
Manish_Tewari
Ashram of the great Sage Maharishi Valmiki
There was dispute regarding the management of site between Mahant Baldev Giri and Mahant Malkeet Nath of the Bhagwan Valmiki Dhuna Sahib Management Trust
Bhagwan_Valmiki_Tirath_Sthal
Place in Mithila, Bihar, India
between the divine couple in Ramayana. The temple is looked after a Mahant. The present Mahant of the temple is Bihari Pandey. The Baag Taraag Pushpavatika is
Baag_Taraag_Pushpavatika
Hindu Temple dedicated to mother goddess Kamakhya
it. Rudra Singha (1696–1714) invited Krishnaram Bhattacharya, a famous mahant of the Shakta sect who lived in Malipota, near Santipur in Nadia district
Kamakhya_Temple
Indian politician
and Sports Jitendra Singh v t e Ministers of State Agriculture Charan Das Mahant, Tariq Anwar Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil
Mukul_Wasnik
Indian politician (1950–2021)
political party till 2013. She lost the 2009 elections from Korba to Charan Das Mahant of the Indian National Congress who was minister at union govt. She resigned
Karuna_Shukla
Hindu temple in Canada
Swaminarayan Sanstha. The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, which is headed by Mahant Swami Maharaj, is a global spiritual organization within the Swaminarayan
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto
BAPS_Shri_Swaminarayan_Mandir_Toronto
Indian politician (born 1977)
against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Mahant Pratap Puri. Pratap Puri is a Hindu saint and is the mahant (chief priest) of Taratara sect. According
Saleh Mohammad (Indian politician)
Saleh_Mohammad_(Indian_politician)
Hindu goddess
which a mahant (religious mendicant or priest) lived. Cowherds (bharvad ane Rabario) grazed their cattle there. They would come to the mahant to smoke
Bahuchara_Mata
Indian socio-religious reformer and community leader (1739–1806)
Social reformer (बंजारा समाज दैवत) Successor Sant Ramrao Maharaj, Now (Mahant Babusingh Maharaj) Parents Shri Bheema Naik (father) Dharmani Yadi Bheema
Sevalal_Maharaj
Indian politician
and Sports Jitendra Singh v t e Ministers of State Agriculture Charan Das Mahant, Tariq Anwar Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil
Rajeev_Shukla
Hindu temple in Madhya Pradesh, India
be situated at the center of the Earth according to the Matsya Purana. Mahant Rajendra Bharti is the official of the Mangalnath Temple. This temple is
Mangalnath_Temple
Yogi and teacher in the tradition of Kriya Yoga
November 1987), popularly known as Ganesh Baba, and more formally as 'Shri Mahant Ganesh Giriji Maharaj', was an Indian yogi and teacher in the tradition
Ganesh_Baba
Indian politician
and Sports Jitendra Singh v t e Ministers of State Agriculture Charan Das Mahant, Tariq Anwar Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil
Dharmana_Prasada_Rao
Indian politician (born 1959)
and Sports Jitendra Singh v t e Ministers of State Agriculture Charan Das Mahant, Tariq Anwar Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil
Daggubati_Purandeswari
Surname list
Indian Spy Madhumita Bisht (born 1964), Indian badminton player Mahant Avaidyanath ( mahant Gorakhpur math ) Mohan Singh Bisht (born 1957), Indian politician
Bisht_(surname)
2008 Indian film by Abbas Tyrewala
Genelia D'Souza as Aditi "Meow" Mahant Ayaz Khan as Sushant Modi, Aditi's fiancé Prateik Smita Patil as Amit Mahant, Aditi's brother Nirav Mehta as Jignesh
Jaane_Tu..._Ya_Jaane_Na
Indian politician
and Sports Jitendra Singh v t e Ministers of State Agriculture Charan Das Mahant, Tariq Anwar Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil
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