Mahakumbh 2025: Babas with interesting names in limelight | Photos

Published on Jan 17, 2025 07:08 pm IST

Mahakumbh 2025: Several unique sages and seers have graced Prayagraj where the Mahakumbh mela began on January 13

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The Mahakumbh Mela which began on January 13 has brought unique sages, seers and devotees to Prayagraj from all over India, to participate in rituals and seek spirituality over 45 days.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 17, 2025 07:08 pm IST

The Mahakumbh Mela which began on January 13 has brought unique sages, seers and devotees to Prayagraj from all over India, to participate in rituals and seek spirituality over 45 days.(PTI)

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Rabri Baba, also known as Shri Mahant Devgiri of Shri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani, has caught the eye of several devotees for his unique service where he boils milk and prepares a creamy dish known as Rabri to serve devotees from 8.00 am till night.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 17, 2025 07:08 pm IST

Rabri Baba, also known as Shri Mahant Devgiri of Shri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani, has caught the eye of several devotees for his unique service where he boils milk and prepares a creamy dish known as Rabri to serve devotees from 8.00 am till night.(PTI)

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Not only from India but several spiritual seekers from other countries have graced Prayagraj as well. Moksha Puri Baba, a US-born sage arrived at the Mahakumbh on a spiritual journey all the way from New Mexico.(ANI Picture Service ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 17, 2025 07:08 pm IST

Not only from India but several spiritual seekers from other countries have graced Prayagraj as well. Moksha Puri Baba, a US-born sage arrived at the Mahakumbh on a spiritual journey all the way from New Mexico.(ANI Picture Service )

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‘Environment Baba’ alias Arun Giri Maharaj arrived at the Mahakumbh mela with pomp and fanfare, and encouraged devotees to plant two trees - one for their final rites and one peepal tree for oxygen.(ANI Pic Service) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 17, 2025 07:08 pm IST

‘Environment Baba’ alias Arun Giri Maharaj arrived at the Mahakumbh mela with pomp and fanfare, and encouraged devotees to plant two trees - one for their final rites and one peepal tree for oxygen.(ANI Pic Service)

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Another unique sage known as Rudraksh Baba was seen at the Mahakumbh. A devotee of Shiva, Panchayati Niranjani Akhara's Digambar, Ajay Giri wears 11 thousand Rudraksh to channel the Rudra avatar of the deity Shiva.(ANI Pic Service) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 17, 2025 07:08 pm IST

Another unique sage known as Rudraksh Baba was seen at the Mahakumbh. A devotee of Shiva, Panchayati Niranjani Akhara's Digambar, Ajay Giri wears 11 thousand Rudraksh to channel the Rudra avatar of the deity Shiva.(ANI Pic Service)

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‘Splendor Baba’, named after the scooter, is a person with a disability, who undertook a 14-day journey from Gujarat on a three-wheeler motorcycle to reach Prayagraj for the holy bathing rituals of the Mahakaumbh(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 17, 2025 07:08 pm IST

‘Splendor Baba’, named after the scooter, is a person with a disability, who undertook a 14-day journey from Gujarat on a three-wheeler motorcycle to reach Prayagraj for the holy bathing rituals of the Mahakaumbh(ANI)

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‘IITIan Baba’ aka Abhay Singh, went viral after he was interviewed at the mela and revealed to be a student of aerospace engineering from IIT Bombay. Singh said that his pursuit of knowlegde had led him to Prayagraj to participate in the festivities.(AbhaySingh/Instagram) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 17, 2025 07:08 pm IST

‘IITIan Baba’ aka Abhay Singh, went viral after he was interviewed at the mela and revealed to be a student of aerospace engineering from IIT Bombay. Singh said that his pursuit of knowlegde had led him to Prayagraj to participate in the festivities.(AbhaySingh/Instagram)

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‘Muscular Baba’, the most recent viral sensation from the Mahakumbh, hails from Russia and currently lives in Nepal. The seven-foot tall Atma Prem Giri Maharaj, became popular for his physique.(Kevin Bubriski/ Instagram) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 17, 2025 07:08 pm IST

‘Muscular Baba’, the most recent viral sensation from the Mahakumbh, hails from Russia and currently lives in Nepal. The seven-foot tall Atma Prem Giri Maharaj, became popular for his physique.(Kevin Bubriski/ Instagram)

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