Dispute at Magh Mela Over Shankaracharya Title and Administrative Restrictions

During the Magh Mela at Prayagraj, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciples faced administrative restrictions and a notice questioning the use of the 'Shankaracharya' title, which is under Supreme Court review. Authorities cited crowd control and safety concerns for limiting their procession, while disciples alleged disrespect and mistreatment, including physical confrontations. The seer protested the actions and demanded withdrawal of the notice, highlighting tensions between religious rights, administrative rules, and ritual practices at the event.