Decked in ornaments, 'Golden Baba' creates sensation in Kanpur

Also known as Bappi Lahri of Kanpur, Golden Baba Manoj Sengar has become an overnight sensation in the city. Sengar owns dozens of gold rings and chain, interestingly, most of them consisting of Hindu Gods and Goddesses embossed on them.

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh): Manoj Sengar aka 'Golden Baba' has become an overnight sensation in the city for wearing gold ornaments worth lakhs of rupees.

Also known as Bappi Lahiri of Kanpur, he ensures his safety by carrying a revolver. And this weapon is also gold plated.

The Golden Baba from Kanpur owns dozens of gold rings and chains and sports them at all times. Interestingly, most lockets adorned by Sengar have Hindu Gods and Goddesses embossed on them.

And he thanks these Gods for the kindness bestowed on him. "It is all because of Gods grace," he said.

Even the shoes that Sengar always wears are made of silver, carved with various patterns.

Family members have learnt to adjust with the habit of 'Golden Baba' but are worried about his safety due to his passion for wearing gold ornaments.

"People respect him a lot. People also take selfies with him. But the only issue is of his security," Devendra Singh Bhauduriya, nephew of Sengar, said.

Inputs from ANI

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