Meet ‘Businessman Baba’, who gave away property worth Rs 3000 crore for…, his real name is…

A viral video circulating on social media showcases a spiritual leader who once commanded a business empire worth Rs 3,000 crore. However, he renounced material wealth and worldly luxuries in pursuit of true inner peace.

Apart from the spiritual indulgence, Mahakumbh 2025 is also in news for various babas. Ambassador Baba, Kaante Wale Baba, Environment Baba, IITian Baba, Rabri Baba, Rudraksh Baba, Naga Sadhus to name a few. This year, a new figure has emerged in the spiritual realm — popularly known as ‘Businessman Baba.’

A viral video circulating on social media showcases a spiritual leader who once commanded a business empire worth Rs 3,000 crore. However, he renounced material wealth and worldly luxuries in pursuit of true inner peace. Draped in saffron robes and adorned with rudraksha beads, Businessman Baba now walks among the pilgrims at Mahakumbh, dedicating his life to spirituality and service.

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The Instagram handle Daily Overdose shared a clip featuring him with the caption, “From Businessman-to-Businessman Baba in Kumbh Mela.” In the footage, he can be seen walking through the bustling fairgrounds, interacting with devotees, offering his shawl to the needy, and distributing blankets to fellow sadhus. His story of renunciation has struck a chord with many, sparking discussions on the true meaning of wealth and happiness.

More than 12.6 million devotees have taken dip

The ongoing Mahakumbh 2025, the world’s largest human gathering, has witnessed an overwhelming turnout, with over 550 million devotees taking the holy dip until February 18, officials said on Tuesday. According to official data from February 18, 2025, till 8 PM, more than 12.6 million devotees participated in the grand religious event, marking yet another significant milestone in the 45-day-long spiritual congregation.

The Mahakumbh has witnessed a record-breaking massive turnout this time, and it is set to conclude on February 26. Many more are expected to visit and take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath said the number of devotees visiting Ayodhya has skyrocketed from 2.35 lakh in 2016-17 to over 14-15 crore in 2024, reflecting the respect for faith and the region’s economic growth. A massive influx of devotees was witnessed at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and Ayodhya as pilgrims, after taking a holy dip in Prayagraj are arriving at the temples for darshan.