Baba Abhay Singh of Juna Akhara, an IIT-alumnus and former aerospace engineer, is famously known among the seers and sages at Maha Kumbh mela as 'IIT Baba'.

Baba Abhay Singh, IIT Bombay graduate and Juna Akhada disciple, reflects on spirituality ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025.

The Mahakumbh 2025 is underway with millions of devotees braving winter cold are converging at the Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip. Among the devotees is ‘Engineer Baba’, who is now a popular attraction at the ongoing 45-day Mahakumbh.

Mahakumbh 2025 has drawn millions of devotees to Prayagraj, including an IIT aerospace engineer turned monk, Abhay Singh, known as IITian Baba. His viral interview highlights his educational background and spiritual journey.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is poised to welcome over 40 crore pilgrims, including a large number of international visitors, over the coming days. Seers claim that this year's event holds unparalleled spiritual significance, as it coincides with a rare celestial occurrence that has not been witnessed in 144 years.

After completing his engineering studies, IIT Baba pursued a Master’s degree in Design and explored his creative side through photography. Despite his academic accomplishments, he realised that his true calling was spirituality and this made all the difference in his life.

Among the participants is Abhay Singh, an aerospace engineer from IIT Bombay who transformed his promising scientific career to embrace spirituality.

Explore the significance of Mahakumbh 2025 and learn about IIT Baba Abhay Singh's contributions to this grand event.- Watch Video on English Oneindia