Abhay Singh, an aerospace engineering student from IIT-Bombay, left his promising career to follow spirituality. With viral videos on social media, he discusses his journey and interest in arts and photography. At Maha Kumbh 2025, he gains attention alongside ‘Chai Wale Baba’, a silent tea-seller providing free coaching for civil services aspirants.
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