- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:32 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mahakumbh 2025: The Mahakumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings, began in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on January 13 and will run until February 26. Held every 12 years, this festival attracts millions of devotees from all over. While millions of people gathered for this holy fare, some individuals have gained attention online due to their unique traits. Let’s explore who they are and what makes them stand out.
IITian Baba
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Abhay Singh, known as IITian Baba, is one of the Babas who has captured attention. According to reports, he was an aerospace engineering student at IIT Bombay but chose to leave his successful career behind to follow a spiritual path.
Ambassador Baba
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Ambassador Baba, hailing from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has won the hearts of many. Mahant Rajgiri Naga Baba, known for driving his old saffron-coloured car, earned the nickname 'Ambassador Baba.'
Anaaj Wale Baba
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Anaaj Wale Baba, whose real name is Amarjeet, comes from Sonbhadra. For years, he has been known for growing wheat, millet, and gram plants on his head.
Chai Wale Baba
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A former chaiwala who became a monk now offers free coaching to students preparing for the civil services. What makes him special is that he doesn't speak or eat. He survives on 10 cups of chai a day and teaches students through WhatsApp.
Rudraksha Baba
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Rudraksha Baba is famous for wearing a necklace made of 108 strands of Rudraksha beads, with a total of 11,000 beads. The necklace weighs about 30 kilograms, which is why he is called Rudraksha Baba.
Kabootar Wale Baba
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Mahant Rajpuri Ji Maharaj, a member of the Juna Akhara, is one of the many saints and sadhus attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. He is famously known as the 'Kabootar Wale Baba' because, for the past 9 years, he has been carrying a pigeon on his head.
