He is the charismatic leader of 500,000 sadhus of an ancient tradition who are transforming the Hindu world in India

Sri Avdheshananda Giri Maharaj, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhara, received the 2008 Hindu Renaissance Award from Hinduism Today from USA. A guru to thousands and an inspiration to millions, Swami Avdheshanand has initiated more than a hundred thousand sadhus, transformed lives with his social initiatives and led ancient order, largest monastic streams into the 21st century.