Revered Saint from Rajasthan honoured With The Prestigious Title Of Mahamandaleshwar

Swami Hiteshwaranand Saraswati, a prominent saint from Rajasthan, has been honoured with the prestigious title of Mahamandaleshwar at the Maha Kumbh. The title was bestowed upon him on the Dwadashi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Magh. It is a significant day in the Hindu calendar. Considered the second highest position in Sanatan Dharma after Shankaracharya, Mahamandaleshwar is a title reserved for spiritual leaders who demonstrate exemplary service and leadership.

Swami Hiteshwaranand Saraswati is associated with Salumbhar and Sarepur. His elevation to Mahamandaleshwar is being celebrated across the Mewar region, NDTV has reported. The Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani Akhara conferred the title upon him.

Born in a Shrimali Brahmin family in Chanod near Sumerpur, Pali, Swami Hiteshwaranand's mother, Hulasi Devi, is from Kumbhalgarh in Kelwara. After embracing a celibate life, he became the Peethadheeshwar of Katavala Math, a spiritual institution over 550 years old.