1 / 11 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.
2 / 11 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.
3 / 11 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.
4 / 11 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.
5 / 11 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.
6 / 11 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.
7 / 11 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.
8 / 11 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.
9 / 11 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.
10 / 11 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.
11 / 11 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.