From IIT Baba To Monalisa, 10 Viral Moments From Maha Kumbh Mela 2025!

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 has concluded, and it left behind a trail of incredible moments that captured the world's attention. Be it celebrities taking a holy dip at Triveni or hilarious videos, it was eventful. So, here's a look at ten of the most viral stories.
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Firstly, a young flower seller from Madhya Pradesh, Monalisa Bhosle, became an internet sensation. Her beautiful eyes and natural beauty in photos led to her landing a movie role.
Secondly, a local business owner found a unique way to help people who couldn't travel to the Kumbh. He offered a "digital bath" service, taking photos sent via WhatsApp and immersing them in the holy river for a fee.more
Next, a former student from a top Indian technology school, Abhay Singh, surprised many by appearing at the Kumbh as "Engineer Baba." He had given up a well-paying job in Canada to pursue a spiritual life.more
Also, a chance encounter brought together two old college classmates. Fire officer Sanjeev Kumar Singh and Rashmi Gupta, from the 1988 batch, met at the Kumbh.
Additionally, Steve Jobs' widow, Laurene Powell, who goes by Kamala after being named by her Guru, experienced allergies after taking a dip in the Ganges river.
Furthermore, even from space, the Kumbh's grandeur was visible. NASA astronaut Donald Pettit shared photos of the brightly lit Prayagraj, calling it the largest human gathering in the world.
Then, Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif visited the Maha Kumbh with her mother-in-law. They performed aarti and gave out Prasad to the people present.
Another viral moment featured a man who looked like Harry Potter. He was seen eating food on a leaf plate with his hands, instead of using utensils.
Moreover, a video showing Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson participating in a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam went viral. A fan was amazed to see them there, and shared it to social media.
A woman, unable to bring her husband to the Kumbh, used her phone to video call him. Then, she put the phone into the holy water of the Triveni Sangam.

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