“Never hurts me…” 'Kaante Wale Baba' attracts eyeballs at Maha Kumbh as he lays down on thorns

Jan 16, 2025

Prayagraj (UP) January 16 (ANI): As the Maha Kumbh begins in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the crowd at the holy Sangam keeps attracting eyeballs as seers and saints, with unique names, showcase their talents. Starting from Chhotu and Chabhi Wale Baba to Bavander and Splendor Baba, now 'Kaante Wale Baba', also known as Ramesh Kumar Manjhi, has become a major attraction at Maha Kumbh. Lying on thorns, 'Kaante Wale Baba' amazes devotees at Prayagraj."I serve the guru. Guru gave us knowledge and gave us full strength. It is all god's glory that helps me do this (lay on thorns)... I have been doing this every year for the last 40-50 years... I do it because it benefits my body... It never hurts me... I donate half of the 'dakshina' I get and use the rest to meet my expenses..., he told ANI. Meanwhile, a 21-member delegation from 10 countries arrived at Arail Tent City in Prayagraj on Wednesday evening. The delegation is scheduled to take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam. The delegation, invited by the External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, will take a sacred dip at Triveni Sangam on January 16.The visiting group includes representatives from Fiji, Finland, Guyana, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This showcases the global interest in this spiritual event, which is a symbol of India's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. During their visit, the delegation...