Mahakumbh 2025: American soldier turned sadhu becomes centre of attraction in Prayagraj – Who is he?
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Mahakumbh 2025: American soldier turned sadhu becomes centre of attraction in Prayagraj – Who is he?

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As the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 began on Monday, January 13, a significant number of foreign devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam, seeking ‘moksha’. One notable figure among them is ‘Baba Moksha Puri’, who has become a focal point of attention at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Baba Moksha Puri, born and raised in New Mexico state in the US, is a former American army soldier. Sharing his journey of transformation that began in the year 2000, Baba Moksha Puri said: “I was an ordinary man with a family and career.

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Mahakumbh 2025: Babas with interesting names in limelight | Photos
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Mahakumbh 2025: Babas with interesting names in limelight | Photos

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From Ambassador Baba to IITian Baba: A look at viral babas from Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

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Seeking salvation through Sanatan
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Seeking salvation through Sanatan

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Kumbh Mela 2025: As the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, commenced today in the sacred city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that the Mahakumbh represents India’s eternal spiritual heritage and celebrates faith and harmony. 'Maha Kumbh embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage' In an X post, the Prime Minister said, "A very special day …

Ex-US army man from New Mexico seeks salvation through Sanatan at Mahakumbh
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Ex-US army man from New Mexico seeks salvation through Sanatan at Mahakumbh

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‘Bavander', ‘Splendor’ and more: The babas with unique names at Mahakumbh 2025
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‘Bavander', ‘Splendor’ and more: The babas with unique names at Mahakumbh 2025

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As devotees and seers flock to Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela and its festivities, uniquely named babas or sages have caught the attention of people there. Splendor and Bavander Baba at the Mahakumbh 2025 One such seer, named ‘Bavander’ baba, reached the city after travelling for one lakh kilometres, while ‘Splendor’ baba, who is a person with a …

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