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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Why Gangapuri Maharaj, Chhotu Baba from Assam, hasn’t bathed for 32 years. He says...

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Gangapuri Maharaj who has not taken a bath for 32 years has become the centre of attraction in Maha Kumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Why Gangapuri Maharaj, Chhotu Baba from Assam, hasn’t bathed for 32 years. He says...

Gangapuri Maharaj who has not taken a bath for 32 years has become the centre of attraction in Maha Kumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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The Siasat Daily

'Chotoo Baba' has not bathed for 32 yrs, attends Kumbh Mela 2025

Chotoo Baba as the name suggests, a 3 feet 8 inch tall monk, Gangapuri Maharaj, who has not bathed for 32 years is attending the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. From Assam’s Kamakhya Peeth, the 57-year-old Chotoo Baba has grabbed attention for his height. Baba has reportedly not bathed for 32 years due to an unfulfilled wish. “I won’t take a bath in the Ganga during the Kumbh Mela,” the baba was quoted as saying by ANI. The Maha Kumbh M…

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Hindustan Times

Mahakumbh Mela: Meet Chhotu Baba, who hasn't bathed for 32 years

The Mahakumbh involves ‘bathing rituals’ which Chhota Babu will not participate in.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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NDTV

3'8 Tall Chhotu Baba Is Maha Kumbh Attraction. He Hasn't Bathed For 32 Years

Gangapuri Maharaj who has not taken a bath for 32 years has become the centre of attraction in Maha Kumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Gangapuri Maharaj is also know as Chhotu Baba is from Assam's Kamakhya Peeth. "This is Milan Mela. Soul to soul should be connected and that's why I'm here," Baba told ANI on Friday. The 57-year-old has become the centre of attraction in Maha Kumbh Mela due to his height, which is three feet. "I am 3 feet 8 i…

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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NEWS9 LIVE

3'8 tall Chhotu Baba has not showered in 32 years; here's why!

Lucknow: Gangapuri Maharaj also known as Chhotu Baba is just 3’8 tall and has not taken a shower in 32 years. The baba from Assam’s Kamakhya Peeth is the main attraction at the Maha Kumbh Mela, which will be held at Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. The baba spoke to ANI about himself. Chhotu Baba’s height has left many intrigued and it is not an exaggeration to say that people are crowding to see the short baba. “This is Milan Mela. Soul to soul shoul…

2 months ago

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Telangana NewsPoint

Not bathed from 32 years ‘Choto Baba’ , attends Kumbh Mela 2025 - Telangana News Point %

New Delhi, 4 January Chotoo Baba as the name suggests, a 3 feet 8 inch tall monk, Gangapuri Maharaj, who has not bathed for 32 years is attending the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. From Assam’s Kamakhya Peeth, the 57-year-old Chotoo Baba has grabbed attention for his height. Baba has reportedly not bathed for 32 years due to an unfulfilled wish. “I won’t take a bath in the Ganga during the Kumbh Mela,” the baba was quoted as saying by …

2 months ago

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