By Sakshi Sah
Published Mar 09, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Meet ‘IIT Baba’ Abhey Singh, the engineer making headlines

During the Mahakumbh 2025, several people went viral. One of them was Abhey Singh, now known as ‘IIT Baba’, who caught everyone's attention.

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Abhey Singh, a former aerospace engineering student from IIT Bombay, left his career behind to follow a spiritual path.

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Using diagrams and visual presentations, ‘IIT Baba’ simplifies complex spiritual concepts, making them easy to understand.

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His teachings and methods have caught the attention of devotees, making him a well-known figure at the Mahakumbh 2025.

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‘IIT Baba’ became widely discussed after his interview with CNN News18 at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

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He previously appeared on a podcast, confidently stating that India had no chance of winning against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. However, India won, and his comments went viral.

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Recently, Abhey Singh was detained in Jaipur after being found in possession of ganja.

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He was booked under the NDPS Act but was later released on bail.

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