On February 10, 2025, during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, the Akhila Bharatiya Akhara Parishad bestowed the prestigious ‘Vishwa Guru’ title on A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder-Acharya of ISKCON and the Worldwide Hare Krishna Movement. This marks the first and only time this recognition has been bestowed upon anyone in history.
The Maha Kumbh Mela is a significant religious gathering for Hindus in India. Numerous revered saints, Mahamandaleshwars from various akharas, and thousands of devotees attended this gathering. Prominent ISKCON leaders, including Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa and Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa, were also present.
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