Balbir Giri appointed as new Mahant of Baghambari Math after Narendra Giri’s demise

‘Sodhshi Bhandara', the tradition of felicitating a new Mahant by offering a shawl, would be held on October 5 between 11 am and 1 pm.

New Delhi: After Narendra Giri’s death, Balbir Giri has been appointed as the new Mahant of Baghambari Math. 

Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj, the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Niranjani Akhada, a leading body of Hindu seers, said as per the tradition of the math Balbir Giri has been selected as the next chief of Baghambari Math.

The decision will be formally announced on Thursday (September 30) in Haridwar, Niranjani Akhara's secretary Mahant Ravindra Puri told PTI.