From unique babas to ‘digital snan’ and AI videos: Viral moments from Maha Kumbh 2025
India news | Trending | As the grand festival ends with millions of devotees participating in the final Amrit Snan on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, here are some viral moments from Maha Kumbh 2025.
Maha Kumbh 2025 culminates on Wednesday (Feb 26) with millions of pilgrims from around the world having taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.
The grand festival, which began on January 13, ended with millions of devotees participating in the final Amrit Snan on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri.
The 45-day festival has gained global attention for its grandeur, scale, and cultural significance. According to official data, over 650 million pilgrims have taken part in the largest religious gathering in the world.
As the festival marks its end, here are some viral moments from Maha Kumbh 2025:
Babas at Maha Kumbh
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Some babas at the festival have gone viral, catching everyone’s attention for standing out from the crowd. These include ‘IIT Baba’, Abhay Singh aka Masani Gorakh, who left science and turned to spirituality. Another such baba was 'Anaaj Wale Baba', who grabbed everyone's attention for growing crops like wheat, millet, gram, and peas on his head.
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Another 57-year-old spiritual figure, Gangapuri Maharaj, also known as Chottu Baba, became the centre of attention for not bathing in 32 years. Atma Prem Giri Maharaj, a 7-foot-tall Russian dubbed ‘Muscular Baba’ also went viral on social media.
Notable personalities
From great politicians of the world to celebrities and from scientists to sages; people from all walks were spotted at the mega event. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, and chief ministers including UP CM Yogi Adityanath, and other notable figures, took a dip at the Triveni Sangam.
Bollywood celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal and many others were also present there.
International attention
International personalities, including late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' wife, Laurene Powell Jobs, also visited Maha Kumbh on its first day. Although she did not take a holy dip due to her allergies she developed on the second day.
Coldplay's Chris Martin, his girlfriend and actor Dakota Johnson also took a holy dip.
‘Digital snan’
A startup founder went viral on social media for offering ‘digital photo snan’ services by performing the holy dip using printing photos of those who could not attend the festival physically. For this virtual experience, he charged a fee of Rs 1,100.
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A woman took the concept of digital snan to another level by dipping her phone in the water while video calling her husband.
Viral AI videos
AI videos with personalities like Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, and other big names from the world taking the holy dip at the Sangam also went viral on the internet.
Also read | Musk, Putin and John Cena at Maha Kumbh? AI video takes over internet, leaves netizens amused
One clip also featured Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni. Users on social media found the video hilarious, with most of them hoping to see the scenes unfolding in real life.
(With inputs from agencies)
