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Maha Kumbh 2025 Stories: Meet 3-Ft-Tall 'Chotu Baba' And Know Why He Hasn't Bathed For 32 Yrs

The 57-year-old has become the centre of attraction in Maha Kumbh Mela due to his height, which is three feet.

Maha Kumbh Mela: In Prayagraj, thousands of Naga seers have entered their camps and are engaged in chanting and meditation while lighting a fire, but Gangapuri Maharaj has become the centre of special attraction. Some stop to see him, while some click his pictures and some want to take a selfie.

Gangapuri Maharaj is a Naga saint of the largest Juna Akhara and is associated with Kamakhya Peeth of Assam. Other saints, mahatmas and crores of devotees are coming to Maha Kumbh Mela to take a holy dip in the lap of Maa Ganga, but Gangapuri Maharaj will not take a bath in the Ganga.

The 57-year-old has become the centre of attraction in Maha Kumbh Mela due to his height, which is three feet. Many people call him Chotu Baba. However, Gangapuri Maharaj believes his height is not his weakness but his strength. Due to this, people like him. People flock to see him.

Has Not Bathed In Last 32 years

Gangapuri Maharaj has not bathed for the last 32 years. He said he does not take a bath because he has a wish which has not been fulfilled in the last 32 years. According to the seer, "it is more important to keep the inner self pure than the body."

Chhotu Baba Has Come To Maha Kumbh For The First Time

Gangapuri Maharaj has come to Prayagraj Maha Kumbh for the first time. For this reason, he has not been allotted any camp yet. Sometimes he stays in one saint's camp and sometimes in another. He hopes that Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath will soon provide him with a camp and facilities. 

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