Watch| Mamta Kulkarni Breaks Down in Tears During Her 'Sanyas' Ceremony

In the clip, the former actress is seen to break down and cry as she undergoes the spiritual ceremony. The video appears to have been recorded during her retreat to a spiritual center, as it depicts Mamta preparing herself to embrace the path of renunciation.

A video of Mamta Kulkarni crying while undergoing her 'sannyas' ritual has become viral on social media.

In the clip, the former actress is seen to break down and cry as she undergoes the spiritual ceremony. The video appears to have been recorded during her retreat to a spiritual center, as it depicts Mamta preparing herself to embrace the path of renunciation.

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Mamta, who had returned to India after 25 years for the Maha Kumbh, was seen posing with fellow sannyasis, all in saffron-coloured attire and Rudraksh garland hanging on her neck.
 

According to reports emerging from media, 'Karan Arjun' fame actress officially embraced 'sannyas' on Friday after arriving at the Kinnar Akhara during the Maha Kumbh. There, she met Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi, who blessed her. Mamta is said to have performed the 'Pind Daan' ritual at the Sangam, and her coronation ceremony took place at the Kinnar Akhara. She was given a new spiritual name during the ceremony as well: 'Shri Yamai Mamta Nand Giri.'

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She has also been officially appointed as the Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara during a grand traditional ceremony.

Recently, in an interview with IANS, Mamta shared the reasons for her long absence from both India and the entertainment industry. She explained, "The reason for me leaving India was spirituality. In 1996, I became inclined towards spirituality, and during that time, I met Guru Gagan Giri Maharaj."

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After his arrival, my interest in spirituality grew, and my penance began. However, I believe Bollywood gave me both name and fame. After that, I quit Bollywood. From 2000 to 2012, I continued my penance. I stayed in Dubai for several years, staying in a two-bedroom flat and keeping celibate for 12 years."Mamta quit the film industry after her role in the 2002 released movie "Kabhie Tum Kabhie Hum."

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