Sadhus Playing Cricket At Maha Kumbh Mela Is The Best Thing On Internet Today – News18

Last Updated:February 07, 2025, 10:32 IST

A video showing sadhus playing a lively game of cricket at the Maha Kumbh has caught the attention of online users.

The Maha Kumbh, which began last month, continues to draw a massive crowd with devotees from all over the country gathering at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Considered the world’s largest religious gathering, the event holds deep spiritual significance as pilgrims take a holy dip believed to wash away their sins. While the focus remains on rituals and devotion, this year’s Maha Kumbh has also brought several unexpected and lighthearted moments that have caught the attention online. One such viral moment that has delighted social media users is a video of sadhus playing cricket at the Maha Kumbh.

The clip, which has been widely shared online, was originally posted on X by a user named Jitendra Pratap Singh. In his post, he mentioned how the babas were making the most of their free time at the event by enjoying a game of cricket. The sadhus are seen confidently swinging their bats as they hit fours and sixes. The crowd cheered for them and recorded the lively match on their phones.

“Babas playing cricket in their free time during Maha Kumbh,” the caption shared along with the video reads.

Watching the sadhus in action on the cricket field left the internet absolutely amazed. Social media users couldn’t stop talking about it with one commenting, “What could be a more beautiful picture than this?” Many were surprised to see this playful side of the sadhus.

The Maha Kumbh, which began on January 13, will continue until February 26. Alongside its religious significance, the event is also set to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage through a series of performances starting today, February 7. The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that these events will take place at the Ganga Pandal featuring some of the country’s most well-known artists over the next four days.

The lineup includes renowned Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly who will take the stage on February 7. The following day, February 8, will feature a performance by popular playback singer Kavita Krishnamurthy. On February 9, classical dancer Sonal Mansingh and singer Suresh Wadkar will perform while the series will conclude on February 10 with a special act by legendary singer Hariharan.

Apart from these main performances, February 7 will also feature a variety of cultural acts. Sufi singers Yogesh Gandharv and Abha Gandharv, classical musician Suma Sudhindra from Karnataka and Dr Devkinandan Sharma from Mathura will present a Rasleela act.

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