Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Google Golden Baba Attracts Crowds at Magh Mela 2026
At the Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj, a man called Google Golden Baba is very popular.
He wears lots of gold and silver jewelry worth about Rs 5 crore.
People are surprised because he looks very different from how we usually imagine holy men.
He even has a silver crown with a picture of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister.
He has taken a vow to walk barefoot until the Chief Minister becomes the Prime Minister.
Many people visit his camp to take pictures and seek blessings.
The festival is very busy this year, with lots of people coming for ritual baths.
The local government has added more police and volunteers to manage the crowds.
Google Golden Baba, a self-styled ascetic, is a major attraction at Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj.
He wears gold and silver ornaments worth around Rs 5 crore, including jewelry with images of Hindu deities.
He has taken a vow to walk barefoot until Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath becomes Prime Minister.
Visitors are curious and surprised by his lavish display, contrasting with traditional ascetic imagery.
The Magh Mela is witnessing heavy footfall, with additional police and volunteers deployed for crowd management.
- Who
- Google Golden Baba (Manoj Anand Maharaj) and pilgrims at Magh Mela 2026
- What
- A self-styled ascetic attracting crowds with gold and silver ornaments
- When
- January 2026 (ongoing)
- Where
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To seek blessings, take photographs, and experience the unique sight
- Event
- Magh Mela 2026
- Location
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Main Attraction
- Google Golden Baba (Manoj Anand Maharaj)
- Ornaments Value
- Rs 5 crore (gold and silver)
- Vow
- Walk barefoot until Yogi Adityanath becomes PM
- Festival Duration
- Annual event, ongoing in January 2026
- Organizers
- District administration of Prayagraj
- Crowd Management
- Additional police and volunteers deployed
