Two seers at Maha Kumbh, Mahamandaleshwar Arun Giri and SK Narayan Giri, are drawing crowds due to their luxurious gold ornaments. Arun Giri wears 6.7 kg of gemstone rings and gold bracelets, believing they aid in meditation, while Narayan Giri, known as Golden Baba, wears 4 kg of jewelry. They aim to distribute saplings to devotees.
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