An 18-inch tall dreadlocked ‘Naga sadhu’ or Hindu holy man, wearing rosary beads, with dreamy eyes, considered as the “world’s smallest saint” is grabbing eyeballs at the ‘Kumbh Mela’, the world’s largest religious festival.
Narayan Nand Giri Maharaj, a 55-year-old saint, has become the centre of attraction for devotees, who seek his blessings in the northern pilgrimage town of Haridwar.
Nand Giri Maharaj weighs 18 kilograms and cannot stand up or walk. He is looked after by his disciple, Umesh.
“People seek his blessings and they feel very nice…they click selfies with him, offer prayers,” said Umesh.
Narayan Nand Giri Maharaj, 55, is 18 inches tall and weighs 40 lbs. He cannot stand up or walk and is looked after by his disciple pic.twitter.com/UCnWAONM7B
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