Know the Akharas Who Come To Mahakumbh

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Mahakumbh includes a total of thirteen Akharas participating in its complete glory and vigour in 2025. Recently Kinnar Akhara has merged with the Juna Akhara but both the Juna Akhara and Kinnar Akhara with their characteristic presence continue to be the focus point of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj.
There are many small groups within these Akharas who also show their distinct presence with their presence. Of the thirteen main Akharas, there are seven of Shaiva Panthi, three of Vaishnava Panthi and three Akharas of Udasin cults.
Among the thirteen akharas, the Juna Akhara of Varanasi is the largest of the Dashanami sect founded by Adi Shankaracharya. Apart from this, Panchagni Akhara of Junagadh, Ahvan Akhara of Varanasi, Niranjani Akhara of Prayagraj, Anand Akhara of Nashik, Mahanirvani Akhara of Prayagraj and Atal Akhara of Varanasi are all related to all the Shaivism.
Vaishnav Akharas include Vrindavan’s Nirmohi Akhara, Sabarkantha’s Digambar Akhara and Nirvani Akhara of Ayodhya.
The Udasin Akharas include Prayagraj's Bada Udasin Akhara, the naya Udasin Akhara of Haridwar and the Nirmal Panchayati Akhara of Haridwar.
‍Introduction to Udasin Akhara
The word Udasin literally means elevated, that is, raised  in Brahma Gyan. The Bada Udasin sect is a community of Sikh monks and some of their teachings have been taken from the Sikh creed. Its founder was Srichand, son of Guru Nanak.
People of these sects who believe in Sanatan Dharma worship the five elements and Baba Guranditta, son of Guru Hargobind who mentored the organization and development of this community.
It is noteworthy that Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru of Sikhism, along with his four companions Mardana, Lahana, Bala and Ramdas set out on a pilgrimage. They started walking around and started teaching. It is said that he completed 5 travel cycles from 1500 to 1524, including India, Afghanistan, Persia and the many places of Arabia. These trips are called "Udasiyan" in Punjabi.
‍Other Monks and Saints
Although only 13 Akharas are recognized by the Akhara Parishad, apart from these big akharas, many hundreds of small saint groups camp in this divine Sangam and chant satsangs and mantras during the entire Mahakumbh. Apart from the groups of these saints, there are thousands of individual saints who keep themselves separate from any Akhadas and groups and spend time in meditation in the holy Triveni Sangam.