Trending video of the day: At the Maha Kumbh Mela, a sadhu kicks a YouTuber out of his tent

A few netizens justified the sadhu’s act during the Maha Kumbh Mela, while others questioned his behaviour.

The spotlight is currently on the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. It is reported that nearly one crore people performed the holy dip on the first day. Amidst this, an incident took place in the Mela, where a YouTuber was kicked out of his tent by a sadhu.

A sadhu at Maha Kumbh Mela kicks out a YouTuber from his tent.

A video involving a sadhu who kicked a YouTuber out of his tent has been widely shared on the internet. Several videos of the sadhus and the devotees commencing the Mela have dominated social media platforms. One video has been stirring up conversations, showing a sadhu thrashing a YouTuber with tongs in his tent. The YouTuber is seen asking the sadhu a few questions. After answering them, the sadhu gets irked and starts to strike the man, kicking him out of his tent. The sadhu asks the onlookers, “Tumlog dekh rhe ho kya galat bola isney (Did you guys listen to what wrong he said)?” Sharing the video, an X user wrote, “YouTubers who come to cover Maha Kumbh will face more difficulties! If you ask useless questions to increase the reach of your channel, Babaji will fix them by hitting them with tongs.”

Watch the viral video here:

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Netizens react to the viral video.

The video has garnered over 1,14,000 views and left the internet in stitches. One user wrote, “YouTubers are harassing them. Maharaj ji did the right thing.” Another wrote, “Most deserving reply.” A third user asked, “What kind of saint can one truly be if they lack control over anger?”

On Monday, the Maha Kumbh Mela began at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. According to PTI, more than 45 crore people are expected to participate this year, making it one of the largest religious gatherings in history. PM Modi addressed the first day of Maha Kumbh 2025.