Meet the Bizarre Babas of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

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Computer Baba, or Das Tyagi, earned his name in 1998 for his love of gadgets and cartoons, always carrying a laptop

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Environment Baba, or Aruna Giri, earned his title after distributing 27 lakh plants in 2016. He now aims to plant 51,000 trees at the Mahakumbh

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Digambar Harivansh Giri, a saint from Prayagraj, became famous for raising his hand for 12 years. He recently praised the arrangements at Maha Kumbh 2025

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Digital Mauni Baba from Udaipur, Rajasthan, has been silent for 12 years. He communicates with followers through a digital board, replacing traditional paper and pen

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Mouni Baba, or Dinesh Swaroop Brahmachari, offers free IAS coaching at Shiv Shakti Bajrang Dham in Pratapgarh. He stays silent, uses handwritten notes for communication, and enjoys fast bike rides

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