Harsha Richhariya : Harsha Richhariya, a well-known social media influencer, content creator, and model, has taken a surprising spiritual turn in her life. On April 19, she renounced worldly life and formally embraced sannyasa in Ujjain through traditional religious rituals.
As part of the process, Harsha performed tarpan, pind daan, and shraddh—ceremonies that symbolically mark the detachment from one’s past life. Following these rituals, she officially entered the path of renunciation and was given a new name, Swami Harshanand Giri.
The initiation ceremony took place at Mauni Teerth Ashram under the guidance of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Sumanand Giri Maharaj, associated with the Panchayati Niranjani Akhara. In keeping with age-old traditions, she also underwent the rituals of giving up shikha and dand, which signify the transition into ascetic life.
Her decision to leave behind a life of glamour and social media fame for spirituality has sparked widespread discussion and curiosity among her followers and the public.