Meet Naga sadhu, an Indian, who speaks fluent English, is an engineer, university topper too, he is at Mahakumbh
The Mahakumbh is being celebrated after 12 years, and over 45 crore devotees are expected for the event. During the Mahakumbh, devotees will gather at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip believed to absolve sins and grant moksha (liberation). The Mahakumbh will conclude on February 26. The main bathing rituals (Shahi Snan) of the Kumbh will take place on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Panchami).
Devotees from around the world gather for the Maha Kumbh Mela, which is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. Although thousands of Naga sannyasis have set up their camps, but among them, Niraanjani Akhada’s Naga saint Digambar Krishna Giri stands out. He can be seen meditating by the roadside in a small tent, performing sadhana. However, what sets him apart is that when he speaks fluent English, listeners are left astounded and impressed.
Meet Naga sadhu, an Indian, who speaks fluent English, is an engineer, university topper too, he is at Mahakumbh
Digambar Krishna Giri is an M.Tech graduate and was a topper at Karnataka University. According to the ABP news report, fifteen years ago, he was deeply moved by the grandeur and spirituality of Naga saints in Haridwar. This inspired him to leave behind his lucrative job with an annual salary of 40 lakh rupees at a multinational company and embrace sanyas.
Digambar Krishna Giri, a 55-year-old Naga sannyasi, is originally from Karnataka. He completed his engineering degree from Karnataka University, where he was the M.Tech topper. He worked with several prominent companies and, in 2010, received an annual salary package of 40 lakh rupees, translating to nearly 3.5 lakh rupees per month.
In 2010, when the Kumbh Mela was taking place in Haridwar, Digambar Krishna Giri visited the city for a project. It was during this visit that he was deeply inspired by the Naga sannyasis’ unwavering dedication to their faith. This led him to make the life-changing decision to leave his luxurious and comfortable job behind and dedicate himself to Sanatan Dharma. He first spent some time serving the Naga saints of the Niranjani Akhada, a part of the Shaiva tradition. Eventually, he renounced everything and, while still alive, performed his own pinddaan, embracing sanyas for the rest of his life.