Who is Anand Giri, an accused in the death of Mahant Narendra Giri?

Updated : Sep 22, 2021 12:25
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Who is Anand Giri, an accused in the death of Mahant Narendra Giri?

Originally from Bhilwara in Rajasthan, real name Ashoka

Left home in 1997 at the age of 12, moved to Haridwar where he met Narendra Giri

More than his spirituality, Anand Giri is known for his flashy lifestyle

His social media is flooded with pictures in flashy luxury cars on foreign locations

Was clicked with a glass of liquor while flying business class, Anant dismissed it as apple juice

2019: Arrested in Sydney for allegedly misbehaving with two women

Accused of indulging in financial irregularities associated with the temple fund

Reportedly had a long-standing dispute with Mahant over will of Baghambari Mutt

Accused Narendra Giri of selling Baghambari Mutt land for 40 crores

Narendra Giri banned him from entering the Baghambari Mutt and Hanuman Temple

Some high profile people brokered truce and Anand Giri apologised to Mahant Narendra Giri

Mahant Narendra Giri Death

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