Gangapuri Maharaj, also known as Chhotu Baba, has gained attention at the Maha Kumbh Mela for not bathing in 32 years. The 57-year-old attributes this vow to an unfulfilled wish. The event, held once every 12 years, will see large crowds, with extensive measures in place to ensure safety.
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