Viral 'Babas' catching everyone's attention at Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj
Viral 'Babas' catching everyone's attention at Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj
The Mahakumbh, one of the most significant spiritual gatherings in the world, began in Prayagraj on January 13 and will continue until February 26. Kumbh Mela draws millions of devotees from across India and around the globe. This festival is the manifestation of devotion, traditions.
Rudraksha Baba is popularly known for his unique adornment- a necklace comprising 108 strands of Rudraksha beads, totalling an impressive 11,000 beads. The beads together weigh about 30 kilograms.
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'Kaante Wale Baba', also known as Ramesh Kumar Manjhi, has become a major attraction at MahaKumbh. Lying on thorns, 'Kaante Wale Baba' amazes several devotees at Prayagraj.
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Bavander Baba is on a mission to promote Sanatan Dharma across the country and raised concerns regarding Hindus themselves disrespecting gods and goddesses.
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Ambassador Baba has won the hearts of many people online. Mahant Rajgiri Naga Baba hails from Madhya Pradesh's Indore and has been travelling in a vintage 1972 Ambassador car for 35 years. He always arrives at Kumbh Mela's location on his Ambassador, earning him the title of- Ambassador Baba.
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Environment Baba or Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Aruna Giri created quite a buzz in Kumbh Mela. In August 2016, Baba distributed 27 lakh plants from Vaishno Devi to Kanyakumari. Since then, he has advised his followers to plant two trees- one for final rites and one Peepal tree for oxygen.
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IITian baba-With a background in aerospace engineering from IIT Bombay, Baba Abhay Singh's path to spirituality was not a matter of decision, according to him an irresistible rujhaan (inclination), a pull that aligned him with the profound rhythms of devotion and service.
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Computer Baba- Known for his love of gadgets and technology, Das Tyagi, famously called Computer Baba, is a unique figure at the Kumbh Mela. His nickname, "Computer Baba," was given to him by a saint in Narsinghpur back in 1998, reflecting his fascination with all things tech. True to his name, he is often seen carrying a laptop and enjoys watching cartoons on it.
