Madurai: The Madurai Adheenam monastery led by 292nd Guru Aruna Girinath(80) has appointed the tainted and notorious Nityananda of Bidadi near Bangalore, as the next Swami in his place, which is close to Madurai Meenakshi Amman Koil(temple), with a 1400 year old history to the Mutt.

The Adheenam Mutt has units all over the world. The devotees of this Mutt have raised their eyebrows in surprise at this unwanted development in a Tamil Nadu religious institution.

Nityananda was given the letter of appointment by his new Guru who extolled him in high-sounding words for 2 hours at a stretch.

A golden plated crown was exchanged by the Guru with his new disciple, who was described as a great philosopher of the world despite his sexual exploits. The 80 year old Arun Girinath danced for 30 minutes in ecstasy. Tamil starlet Ranjitha was present on the frenzied occasion, when devotees also danced wildly in joy.

Nithyananda of Bidadi temple, who became 293rd Guru of Adhenam Math said on the occasion of transfer of power that he had 147 monasteries as units in as many countries.

He was happy to take up the leadership to attract attention towards India from all over the world.