Dubki From Home: What This Woman Did At Maha Kumbh Could Give Narayana Murthy Sleepless Nights
Shilpa Chauhan’s (now viral) approach has undoubtedly stood out, making waves both at the holy site and across the internet.
At a time when the debate around 'work-from-home vs work-from-office' is one of the hottest topics in town, a woman has introduced a remarkable new angle to this — dubki from home! In a rather unusual display of devotion, this woman attending the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj took virtual participation to a whole new level, as seen in a video that has gone viral. Since her husband could not be physically present for the holy dip at the Sangam, she decided to bring the experience to him — by dunking her phone, with a video call connected to him, into the sacred waters.
While billionaire business tycoon N. R. Narayana Murthy and a few others including L&T Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan have been waving the flag of 70-hour work weeks and working from the office instead of working from home, this woman has found an alternative to being physically present for religious activities too, it seems!
Check Out The Viral Video Below
The clip, originally posted on Instagram by Shilpa Chauhan, captures the moment when she holds up her phone, showing her husband on a video call, before immersing it into the river.
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Chauhan’s approach has undoubtedly stood out, making waves both at the holy site and across the internet. Her video has sparked conversations on the intersection of faith and technology, proving that in today’s digital age, even religious traditions can adapt in surprising ways.
How Are Netizens Reacting?
The gesture, meant to include the husband in the spiritual experience, has sparked a flood of reactions online, ranging from amusement to admiration.
Social media users wasted no time in sharing their thoughts. One user humorously speculated that had the phone slipped from her grasp, her husband might have attained moksha instantly. Another quipped, "Tell the brother to change his clothes and dry his hair properly, or he might catch a cold." Some found the act amusingly innovative, with a comment reading, "Today, he washed his sins by bathing online in Kumbh."
The Maha Kumbh, a massive religious gathering, has already witnessed a turnout of over 63 million devotees this year. Given the scale of the event, not everyone can be physically present, prompting people to find creative ways to partake in the rituals. Some have resorted to dipping printed photographs of their loved ones, while others chant their names in prayer to ensure their spiritual presence.
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