Amidst the bustling crowd of saints and devotees at Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh 2025, Lilliput Baba, standing at 3 feet 8 inches, becomes a beacon of intrigue. His unique discipline and lifestyle are astonishing, especially as part of his unwavering Hathyoga, he hasn't bathed in 32 years.
Known to many as Lilliput Baba due to his distinctive stature and fascinating existence, he draws attention from both pilgrims and saints at the Kumbh. At 57, Baba Gangagiri hails from Assam and identifies as a monk of the Juna Akhara, although he resides separately in a small hut.
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Baba Gangagiri’s austere lifestyle, marked by the absence of bathing for 32 years, stems from a condition set during his initiation by his guru. He believes this is central to his spiritual practice and adheres to it with deep commitment. Remarkably, despite not bathing, Baba remains acutely conscious of personal and environmental cleanliness, advocating the purity of the Ganges.
While the heart of Maha Kumbh revolves around the divine dip in the Ganges, Baba Gangagiri abstains. His presence at the Kumbh is chiefly to reunite with his guru, after which he intends to depart.
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Lilliput Baba is recognized by his wooden footwear and nose ring. Devotees and monks flock to meet him at the Kumbh, eager to understand his puzzling way of life and mysterious persona.
In an exclusive conversation with Aajtak, Baba Gangagiri opened up about his extraordinary journey, asserting that despite abstaining from bathing, his spiritual practice aims at inner purity, which transcends external cleanliness. The enchanting character of Baba Gangagiri remains a topic of animated discussions among followers and monks at the Maha Kumbh.
