The controversy surrounding Prayagraj’s Shankaracharya Swami Abhimukteshwaranand intensifies as former resident and author, Bhumi Dwivedi, has made startling claims about life inside the Ashram. Dwivedi alleges secret floors, restricted areas, luxury amenities including swimming pools, and hidden rooms inaccessible to outsiders. She claims that the Ashram’s environment is far from austere, with privileges and comforts for select residents, raising questions about governance and transparency. Dwivedi also claims knowledge of the Shankaracharya’s close female associates, describing their presence in private quarters. Meanwhile, allegations of sexual misconduct continue to surface, with accuser Ashutosh Brahmachari claiming abuse of multiple children, supported by medical examinations. In response, the Shankaracharya asserts that the allegations are fabricated, with the children in question being followers of the accuser, and promises to provide evidence to the court proving his innocence. Adding to the dispute, Falahari Maharaj has petitioned the President of India, demanding narco and polygraph tests for the accusers to establish truth. The case is set for a crucial hearing tomorrow at the Allahabad High Court regarding Swami Abhimukteshwaranand’s anticipatory bail. The unfolding developments have captured national attention, highlighting a clash of religious authority, alleged abuse, and internal Ashram practices.


