18-inch saint catches eye balls in Kumbh

Prayagraj: An eighteen-inch baba has become the centre of attraction at the ongoing Kumbh Mela 2019.

The 50-yr-old Mahant Narayana Nand Giri, whose height is 18-inch, is known as the shortest baba at Kumbh.

The baba is known to be a regular visitor to Kumbh and is popular among the pilgrims.

Talking to media he said that since childhood he was inclined towards devotion and saints. "After the death of my parents I became a saint and now I travel around the world. Every year I visit Kumbh," he added.

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Further he said that in year 2009 he became saint under the guidance of Mahant Aanand Giri of Joona Akhara in Haridawar.

Baba Nand Giri is always surrounded with pilgrims demanding selfies and photos.