He wears 4 Kg of gold every day…
Manoj Sengar, also known as ‘Google Golden Baba', a resident of Kakadeo, Kanpur, wears nearly four kg of gold daily.
Mr. Sengar says it's God's wish for him to wear so much gold, adding he never weighs how much he is wearing.
Earlier, the Baba revealed that he identified as a Kshatriya and that he was inspired by the ancient tradition of Kshatriyas covering themselves with gold.
He proudly wears around four kg of gold, including various ornaments such as a 261-gram conch shell garland, a 101-gram mask, a Shiva Kavach, an idol of Durga Ji, and even a gold laddu Gopal.
With his extraordinary golden attire and unique style, Google Golden Baba is a popular figure in Kanpur.
During the Covid pandemic, Mr. Sengar made headlines when he got a gold-plated mask for himself. The mask was of Rs. 5 lakhs.
Recently, the Golden Baba took a vow about his silver shoes. Weighing 4.5 kg, these shoes once formed a crucial part of his attire.
However, Baba has decided not to wear them until UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assumes the Prime Minister's chair, reports the Hindu.
Edited By: Arusha Farooq
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