A wave of controversy has swept through Haryana’s Dhakal village after a 31-day religious penance (tapasya) by Kanchan Nath became the center of heated debate and allegations. Karan Singh of Real News Haryana visited the village to uncover the truth behind viral claims that Kanchan Nath amassed nearly 10 million rupees during her stay and then disappeared to Bhana village.

Allegations and Accusations

Rumors spread rapidly on social media and in comment sections, accusing Kanchan Nath and her associates of collecting crores of rupees from devotees during the month-long ritual. Some even claimed she left with large sums of money and valuable gifts, including gold and silver items, after the event ended.

Kanchan Nath’s Response

Facing the allegations, Kanchan Nath and her guru strongly denied any wrongdoing. “If anyone wants, they can have a CBI investigation into our bank accounts. I am ready for any probe to clear my name,” she declared. She also addressed claims that she and her associate were mother and daughter, saying, “Let them do a DNA test if they want to prove it.”

Kanchan Nath explained that the controversy began when the village committee initially refused to fund the communal meal (bhandara), prompting her to consider leaving. Eventually, an agreement was reached: the village would cover food expenses, while Kanchan Nath’s group would handle religious offerings. However, she alleges that the committee later took control of all donations, including those from outside the village, and distributed the money themselves.

Where Did the Money Go?

Kanchan Nath insists that neither she nor her group received any significant funds. “All the money collected from donation slips was managed by the village committee. We didn’t get any of it,” she said. She also refuted rumors of receiving gold bangles, silver crowns, or cash from wealthy businessmen. “The only gifts we received were symbolic tokens from close devotees—there was no gold or large cash donation,” she clarified.

She further revealed that, contrary to claims of profit, she left Dhakal village with a debt of 400,000 rupees due to the unexpectedly large number of visiting monks and increased expenses. “We never sat for tapasya for money. We had no idea this would become so big. If God wants me to live in a hut or go hungry, I am ready for that,” Kanchan Nath said emotionally.

Village Committee’s Role

Kanchan Nath acknowledged that while most villagers supported and served her group, a handful of committee members managed all financial matters and are responsible for any missing funds. “The entire village is not at fault—just a few people who controlled the donations,” she stated.

Kanchan Nath and her guru have called for a full investigation to clear their names, maintaining that they did not profit from the religious event. The controversy has highlighted the challenges of managing large religious gatherings and the importance of transparency in community affairs.

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