Abhinav Arora, popularly known as ‘Bal Sant,’ is a spiritual content creator who gained fame for his discourses on Hinduism. However, he is now making headlines for a controversial reason, that is, carrying a Dior bag to the Mahakumbh. The outrage isn’t just about the luxury brand but the fact that the bag is made of calfskin leather, which contradicts the principles of Hinduism. The backlash has been so immense that it prompted him to react.
Abhinav Arora was carrying a ‘calfskin leather’ Dior bag to the auspicious Mahakumbh, claims netizens
Abhinav Arora, also known as ‘Bal Sant,’ is facing heavy criticism after he was seen carrying a high-end Dior backpack at the Mahakumbh Mela. While his choice of a luxury brand alone raised eyebrows, the real controversy erupted when online users claimed that the bag was made of calfskin leather.
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In Hinduism, cows hold a sacred status, and many devout followers, especially Krishna devotees like Abhinav, strictly avoid using leather products. This stark contrast between his spiritual image and the alleged material of his bag has fueled widespread outrage.
The backlash intensified after an X (formerly known as Twitter) user with the username @Incognito_qfs shared an image of Abhinav holding the bag alongside a screenshot from Dior’s official website, highlighting that the “Dior Hit The Road Backpack” features black smooth calfskin leather. While sharing the tweet, the user wrote,
“Abhinav Arora is holding a bag which is worth more than Rs 3 lakhs & is made of black smooth calf skin. Abhinav brought this leather bag which is made of calf skin to Mahakumbh. I have never seen such a “Bhakt” in my life.”
Have a look at it,
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Abhinav Arora is holding a bag which is worth more than ₹3 lakhs & is made of black smooth calf skin.
Abhinav brought this leather bag which is made of calf skin to Mahakumbh.
I have never seen such a “Bhakt” in my life. 🫡🫡 pic.twitter.com/pgaV3WNPtx
— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) February 17, 2025
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Abhinav Arora reacts to controversy, denies using calfskin bag
As the controversy surrounding Abhinav Arora’s Dior bag spread like wildfire, he was quick to respond. In a statement, his father, Tarun Raj Arora firmly denied that it was a calfskin leather bag, asserting that it was made of fabric canvas.
“The bag is made of fabric canvas, not calfskin. I do not use leather, not even for footwear, and I never will.”
However, his reluctance to disclose the exact model of the bag has only added fuel to the fire.
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“It’s a fabric canvas bag. I’m not sure about its name. We bought it during our last foreign trip.”
Here is how netizens have been reacting
This post quickly gained traction, with many questioning how a self-proclaimed devotee could carry an item made from calf leather to a holy gathering like the Mahakumbh. Some users even mocked the incident, while others saw it as outright hypocrisy, accusing him of failing to uphold the values he preaches. The controversy continues to spark debates online, with strong opinions flooding social media. Have a look at some of them,
His parents are not only using him but also making sure that his childhood gets ruined..@NCPCR_ pls investigate & take action on this matter! This kid is being commercialised by his parents!!
— Himanshu Mittal 🇮🇳 (@itsmittalHim) February 17, 2025
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First copy hai bhai.
— Shinobi (@a_fresh_shinobi) February 17, 2025
This is really one of the worst example of how people using people’s religious beliefs to make money 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
— Rohan Raje Khanapurkar (@RRKhanapurkar) February 17, 2025
That’s shocking and disgusting 😡😡
— Dr Poornima 🇮🇳 (@PoornimaNimo) February 17, 2025
He’s just a kid getting used to having wealth and it’s too scary that people in this country still follow all these young babies and beliefs
— shraddha (@chaktiman) February 17, 2025
Abhinav be like kitna bhi kr lo mai school nhi jaunga 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/RwZQPy3jGH
— Abhi tiwari (@AbhiTiw39925637) February 18, 2025
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Could be a fake bag also, India mey bhaut milte hai Rs 2-3k mey.
— Glorfindel 🇮🇳 (@Rahul_S11) February 17, 2025
Forget about him, I have never seen stupid people who follow him, argue for him, provide security and listen to him.
— prasann (@kewlprasann) February 17, 2025
On the other hand, addressing the backlash, Abhinav emphasized that he is not a saint but a devotee who leads a social life while practicing spirituality. He also dismissed allegations of hypocrisy.
“I live a family-centered social life while performing religious rituals. I am not a saint, just a devotee and a spiritual orator. Whatever I do, I do openly. If I had anything to hide, I wouldn’t have taken the bag to Sangam, where 2 crore people bathed on Magh Purnima.”
Despite the denial, skepticism remains high, with critics continuing to question Abhinav’s choices and his credibility as a spiritual figure. What are your thoughts on the matter? Do share via the comments below.
