Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Pakora Baba Gains Fame at Gangasagar Mela
At the Gangasagar Mela, a man known as Pakora Baba is giving out hot, sugar-free pakoras to devotees.
Unlike other religious leaders who offer sweet prasad, Pakora Baba believes in providing a healthier option, especially for people with diabetes.
His prasad is very popular, with long lines of people waiting to receive it.
Some medical professionals say that pakoras don't cure diabetes, but the devotees love them.
Pakora Baba travels to different religious sites and has been doing this for over 15 years.
His unique approach has made him a star at this year's mela.
Pakora Baba, whose real name is Pulin Thakur, is distributing sugar-free pakoras as prasad at Gangasagar Mela.
His prasad is popular among devotees, who stand in long queues to receive it.
Pakora Baba believes that his savoury pakoras are a healthier alternative to traditional sweet prasad, especially for diabetics.
Medical professionals argue that pakoras do not cure diabetes, but faith brings crowds.
Pakora Baba has been traveling to religious sites for over 15 years and is visiting Gangasagar for the first time this year.
- Who
- Pakora Baba (Pulin Thakur) and devotees at Gangasagar Mela
- What
- Distribution of sugar-free pakoras as prasad
- When
- During the Gangasagar Mela
- Where
- Near Kapil Muni Temple at Gangasagar Mela
- Why
- To offer a health-conscious alternative to traditional sweet prasad
- Location
- Gangasagar Mela, near Kapil Muni Temple
- Prasad Offered
- Sugar-free, savoury pakoras
- Baba's Real Name
- Pulin Thakur
- Duration of Travel
- Over 15 years across religious sites
- Unique Selling Point
- Health-conscious, diabetic-friendly prasad
- Medical Professionals' View
- Pakoras do not cure diabetes
- Devotees' Reaction
- Long queues, enthusiastic sharing on social media
- Baba's Clothing
- Traditional ascetic attire