Mahanirvani Akhara
Mahanirvani Akhara or Shri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani is a Shaivite shastradhari Akhada. It is one of the 3 major shastradhari akhadas as per Hindu tradition.Introduction
Although as per tradition, heritage of Mahanirvani Akhada is ten thousand years old, it was formally organized in 748 C.E.
In 748 C.E., a group of seven sadhus of Atal Akhada performed tapas at a place called Gangasagar. They were graced with the darshan of saint Kapila Mahamuni. With his blessings, they revived the naga tradition with an official name – Mahanirvani Akhada – near Neel Dhara in Haridwar. Even today, the chief deity of the Mahanirvani Akhada is the legendary saint Kapila Mahamuni.
It was formally organized by Adi Shankaracharya during his lifetime.
