Maha Kumbh 2025: Teen, who aspired to become IAS officer, set to become 'Sadhvi', parents to perform her 'Pind Daan'

A 13-year-old teen girl, who had been living down with the aspiration to become an IAS officer, came across a sudden recalibration at the Maha Kumbh camp in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. She decided to "renounce the world" and become a "Sadhvi" (priest).

Her parents, who took her wish as god's desire, confirmed that they would willingly donate their daughter to the Ashram. 

The 13-year-old's mother, Reema Singh, revealed that her daughter experienced detachment from worldly life during the Maha Kumbh Mela. "Mahant Kaushal Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara has been visiting our village for the past three years to conduct Bhagwat Katha sessions. It was during one such session that my daughter Rakhi took her guru diksha," said Singh, as quoted by PTI. 

As per the report, Singh further stated that she and her husband, Sandeep Singh, along with their two daughters were invited by Kaushal Giri Maharaj to serve at the Maha Kumbh. 

“One day, Rakhi expressed her wish to become a Sadhvi. Believing it to be God’s will, we raised no objections," she said.

About the family 

As per media reports, the family, based in Agra, had rented a home in the city to educate the daughters- Rakhi (13) and Nikki (8). However, Rakhi lately experienced detachment from the worldly life during the Maha Kumbh. 

“Rakhi dreamt of becoming an IAS officer, but she experienced detachment from worldly life during the Maha Kumbh," said Reema Singh.

Moreover, Mahant Kaushal Giri emphasised that the decision was made without any coercion. “The decision was made without any coercion. The family has been connected to us for some time, and at their request, Rakhi has been accepted into the ashram. She will now be known as Gauri Giri," he stated. 

According to PTI report, a saint from the Akhara mentioned that Gauri’s “pind daan" (ritual offerings for renunciation) and other religious ceremonies will be held on January 19, following which she will formally be considered a part of the Guru’s family.