‘Golden Baba’ heads towards Delhi

By HT Correspondent

Updated On Jul 28, 2016 09:36 pm IST

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54-year-old Sudhir Makkar -- popularly known as Golden Baba -- wears nearly 12.5 kg of gold during the Kanwar yatra. He owns an Audi, a Fortuner, BMW cars and loves wearing his favourite Rolex watch that cost him around Rs 27 lakh. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

Updated on Jul 28, 2016 09:36 pm IST

54-year-old Sudhir Makkar -- popularly known as Golden Baba -- wears nearly 12.5 kg of gold during the Kanwar yatra. He owns an Audi, a Fortuner, BMW cars and loves wearing his favourite Rolex watch that cost him around Rs 27 lakh. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

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The Golden Baba during the Kanwar yatra in Ghaziabad on Thursday. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

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The Golden Baba during the Kanwar yatra in Ghaziabad on Thursday. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

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Sudhir Makkar says he wears so much gold because it is a symbol of Goddess Laxmi, and not to show off his wealth. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

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Sudhir Makkar says he wears so much gold because it is a symbol of Goddess Laxmi, and not to show off his wealth. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

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Makkar was not always the gold-loving seer he is today. The Golden Baba was once a wealthy cloth merchant before he shunned material pleasures. He embarked on his first kanwar yatra with just 5 kg in gold jewellery, and gradually added to it each year. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

Updated on Jul 28, 2016 09:36 pm IST

Makkar was not always the gold-loving seer he is today. The Golden Baba was once a wealthy cloth merchant before he shunned material pleasures. He embarked on his first kanwar yatra with just 5 kg in gold jewellery, and gradually added to it each year. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

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When asked about where he gets all that gold, he says, “Sab uper wala deta hai (The Almighty gives everything),” he says, before explaining that it was bought with the money donated by his followers. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

Updated on Jul 28, 2016 09:36 pm IST

When asked about where he gets all that gold, he says, “Sab uper wala deta hai (The Almighty gives everything),” he says, before explaining that it was bought with the money donated by his followers. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

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With all that jewellery, security is a major concern. Police have an elaborate security arrangement for the baba — a team of officers escorts his convoy as it passes through their respective areas to ensure that nobody approaches him without permission. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

Updated on Jul 28, 2016 09:36 pm IST

With all that jewellery, security is a major concern. Police have an elaborate security arrangement for the baba — a team of officers escorts his convoy as it passes through their respective areas to ensure that nobody approaches him without permission. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

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Makkar’s convoy includes elaborate tent set-ups for overnight halts and to deal with any vagaries of weather. The stops are pre-planned and the schedule tight. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

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Makkar’s convoy includes elaborate tent set-ups for overnight halts and to deal with any vagaries of weather. The stops are pre-planned and the schedule tight. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

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The Golden Baba is associated with the Joona Akhara, and claims to be its biggest mahant (chief priest) now. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

Updated on Jul 28, 2016 09:36 pm IST

The Golden Baba is associated with the Joona Akhara, and claims to be its biggest mahant (chief priest) now. (Sakib Ali /ht photo)

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