From Monalisa to Muscular Baba: The viral faces from Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025 (VIDEO)

The Maha Kumbh 2025, a spectacular spiritual extravaganza, commenced on January 13, 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This historic city, situated at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, has transformed into a vibrant spiritual hub, welcoming millions of devotees, saints, and visitors from around the globe. The event's grandeur and spiritual significance have been amplified by the presence of several unique and viral personalities, each with their own fascinating stories and attractions.

Let's take a look at some of the fascinating individuals who have captured the attention of the masses.

Monalisa, the Necklace Seller

The internet's new favorite from Indore, Monalisa Bhosle, who captured attention selling garlands at Maha Kumbh 2025, heads home amid a dip in sales.

Her story is a beautiful blend of hustle and unexpected fame. #MonalisaBhosle #MahaKumbh #PrayagrajMahakumbh #IndoreGirl pic.twitter.com/rMQBMuIKAt

— Sanchita Sharma (@San_chita12) January 20, 2025

Monalisa Bhosle, a necklace seller from Indore, has become an overnight sensation due to her unique appearance and speaking style. Despite her newfound fame, Monalisa expresses frustration as people keep coming to take photos with her, interfering with her pearl neckpiece sales.

Engineer Baba or IIT Baba

#WATCH | Prayagraj, UP: #MahaKumbh2025 | Baba Abhay Singh who is from Juna Akhada and was also an IIT student once, says, " I come from Haryana, I went to IIT, then changed to Arts from Engineering, that also didn't work so I kept changing and later I arrived at the final truth.… pic.twitter.com/Li6EwgCXbU

— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2025

Abhey Singh, also known as, Engineer Baba or IIT Baba has been making waves at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. This former aerospace engineer from IIT Bombay has traded in his lucrative career for a life of spirituality.

Rudraksh Baba

Meet 'Rudraksh Wale Baba'!

Gitanand Giri, a Shiv Bhakt has been on a 12-year 'tapasya' (penance) of wearing a massive garland of 'rudraksh' beads.

The garland, which initially weighed 11 kg, now weighs 45 kgs!

Baba is doing His 'tapasya' for the benefit of the… pic.twitter.com/yPzSTFY4BX

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) December 17, 2024

Panchayati Niranjani Akhara's Digambar Ajay Giri, popularly known as Rudraksh Baba, has been gaining attention at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 for wearing an astonishing 11,000 Rudraksh beads on his body, weighing over 30 kg. These beads are combined into 108 Rudraksha garlands, which he considers sacred as they represent Lord Shiva.

Harsha Richharya

About For Viral Video

महाकुंभ में आई बहुत ही खूबसूरत साध्वी
पत्रकार ने पूछा आप इतनी सुन्दर हैं तो साध्वी क्यों बनीं? pic.twitter.com/48ANV8euTR

— ममता राजगढ़ (@rajgarh_mamta1) January 13, 2025

This social media influencer and model faced backlash over her viral Maha Kumbh photos. She sparked controversy after participating in a traditional procession for seers, wearing saffron robes and seated on a chariot alongside other seers.

Ambassador Baba

#WATCH | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Mahant Raj Giri Naga Baba, also known as Ambassador Baba, reaches the Maha Kumbh. pic.twitter.com/mckRTsqzYR

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2025

Mahant Rajgiri Naga Baba has been making waves at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 as Ambassador Baba. He has been traveling in a vintage 1972 Ambassador car for the past 35 years, and it's become an iconic part of his identity.

Kaante Wale Baba

You must have known this is " Kante Wale Baba"

Penance is done by keeping sharp thorns in the body.

A large crowd gathered to see Baba. YouTuber made a video from his father. Baba has become quite famous now.

Video #MahaKumbhMela2025 .#KumbhMela2025 pic.twitter.com/57OsdERvMO

— SUDIPTA ROY (@roysudipta385) January 17, 2025

Kaante Wale Baba, whose real name is Ramesh Kumar Manjhi, has been attracting a lot of attention at the Maha Kumbh 2025. This saint has been showcasing his extreme spiritual endurance by lying on a bed of sharp thorns, leaving spectators stunned.

Anaaj Wale Baba

प्रयागराज में महाकुंभ 2025 के आयोजन को लेकर तैयारी जारी है। इस आयोजन की आधिकारिक शुरुआत 13 जनवरी से होगी। हालांकि इससे पहले ही कुम्भ क्षेत्र में साधु-संतों का आगमन शुरू हो चुका है। इस बार कुम्भ क्षेत्र में "अनाज वाले बाबा" सभी का ध्यान अपनी ओर खींच रहे हैं। दरअसल अनाज वाले बाबा… pic.twitter.com/LerD2uwctU

— Suryakant (@suryakantvsnl) January 4, 2025

Amarjeet, known as Anaaj Wale Baba, from Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district, has gained widespread attention at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh for his unique method of growing crops like wheat, millet, gram, and peas directly on his head.

Rabri Baba

A Spoonful of Sweetness, A Heart Full of Faith: Rabri Baba at Maha Kumbh watch and read his story only at @ANI . #MahaKumbh2025 #Prayagraj pic.twitter.com/oqnsagCmuC

— Amrit Prakash (@amritprakasht) January 10, 2025

Famously known as Rabri Baba, Shri Mahant Devgiri of Shri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani has been winning hearts at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 by serving free rabri to devotees.

Chai Wale Baba

"Chai Wale Baba"
Dinesh Swaroop Brahmachari, from Pratapgarh from UP has been giving FREE coaching for civil services aspirants for the past 40 years without eating or speaking anything.
He is surviving solely on ten cups of tea daily while guiding students through WhatsApp. pic.twitter.com/Pz9EAnxtGz

— Srikanth Matrubai (@SrikantMatrubai) January 19, 2025

Dinesh Swaroop Brahmachari aka Chai Wale Baba, a tea seller turned ascetic has been providing free coaching to civil service aspirants for over 40 years. He has taken a vow of silence and survives on 10 cups of tea per day and communicates with students via WhatsApp.

Muscular Baba

A 7-foot-tall ‘Muscular Baba’ from Russia has taken the Maha Kumbh Mela by storm!

Embracing Sanatan Dharma 30 years ago, he gave up a career in teaching to fully dedicate his life to promoting the essence of Hinduism.

His remarkable transformation from a teacher to a… pic.twitter.com/BVXY8RgfER

— Ram Sengar (@RamSengar0606) January 19, 2025

A 7-foot-tall Russian sadhu has caught the attention at Mahakumbh Mela for his striking physique. Dressed in saffron clothing, the baba can seen carrying his big jhola by his side along with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Atma Prem Giri Maharaj, originally from Russia, embraced Sanatan Dharma 30 years ago and has since dedicated his life to promoting Hinduism.

Naga Sadhus

Mahakumbh-India: Naga Sadhus, are known for ascetic lifestyle, living in seclusion, adhering to rigorous spiritual practices. Discipline is their devotion. They publicly mostly appear in Kumbh. Renouncing all possessions, they are dedicated to spirituality. pic.twitter.com/fhq7IlhRYy

— Biren Sahoo (@birensahoo) January 16, 2025

The Naga Sadhus are major attraction at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Their striking features, such as their ash-smeared bodies, dreadlocked hair, and trishuls have been drawing huge crowds.