The grand Maha Kumbh 2025 officially began on January 13, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. On this auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima, millions of devotees take a holy dip in the river Ganga. During this major religious event in India, saints and spiritual leaders from different parts of the country and world arrive in Prayagraj to participate.
This year a video of a beautiful Sadhvi identified as Harsha Richhariya in the Maha Kumbh Mela has captured everyone’s attention on the internet. The video clip went viral on social media as netizens were mesmerized by her beauty spotted in the spiritual gathering. Major media outlets and other people are eager to know more about this beautiful Sadhvi.
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Sadhvi Harsha Richhariya captures attention at the Maha Kumbh Mela
The woman has even been interviewed about her spiritual journey. However, many internet users have found out after some research that the lady in the video is not a Sadhvi but a content creator and influencer.
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Who is Harsha Richaria?
The woman in question has been identified as a 30-year-old social media influencer and content creator, Harsha Richaria. She is also an actor and anchor who has also traveled the world. As seen on her Instagram stories, she still hosts wedding functions despite choosing to live the life of a Sadhvi. She has also shared stories that show her as a host to a destination wedding in Myanmar’s Mandalay City.
Harsha Richhariya मैम ने कल एक इंटरव्यू में कहा कि उन्होंने दो साल पहले सांसारिक जीवन त्याग कर सन्यास धारण लिया,
जबकि इस पोस्टर में उनकी फोटो के साथ साफ लिखा हुआ है कि दो महीने पहले वो बैंकाक में Show कर रही थीं, इसका मतलब क्या समझे…? pic.twitter.com/wHOCOcTrKE— ममता राजगढ़ (@rajgarh_mamta1) January 13, 2025
She has also acted in devotional albums. Her latest Instagram posts are promoting the Maha Kumbh 2025 event. Harsha mentioned in a video that she embraced the life of a Sadhvi two years ago.
Presently, Harsha describes herself as a disciple of Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Shri Kailashnandgiri Ji Maharaj of Niranjani Akhara. Harsha’s Instagram bio highlights her spiritual association and shows her Uttarakhand ancestry. Her posts mainly focus primarily on religious content.
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Viral Video of Harsha Richhariya
It can be seen in the clip that the gorgeous Sadhvi is sitting in a chariot while a YouTuber or a reporter is asking her questions about her beauty. They also asked her the reason behind her choosing this life. She was questioned about why she chose to become a Sadhvi despite being so beautiful. Her elegant response to this question went viral on social media.
When asked about her background, she revealed,
“I am from Uttarakhand and a disciple of Acharya Mahamandaleshwar.”
Answering to the question about her beauty, she said,
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“I left behind what I needed to and embraced this path. I chose the life of a Sadhvi for inner peace.”
She further added,
“When you achieve so much in life—acting, anchoring, traveling the world—you realize that none of it brings true peace. You may have fame and recognition, but no solace. When devotion starts to draw you in, you turn away from worldly connections and immerse yourself in prayer, hymns, and devotion to God.”
In the interview, she also confirmed that she had been an actress in the past.
उत्तराखंड से प्रयागराज महाकुम्भ पहुंची 30 साल की आयु की सुन्दर साध्वी का यह इंटरव्यू वायरल हो रहा है। चकाचौंध छोड़ 2 साल पहले सन्यास लेकर साध्वी बनी..अब जीवन धर्म के नाम। #MahaKumbhMela2025#MahaKumbh #KumbhMela #kumbh pic.twitter.com/dKrEsFJH3V
— TRUE STORY (@TrueStoryUP) January 13, 2025
Her video garnered mixed reactions from the netizens
Some praised her beauty whereas there were other users who questioned her spiritual transformation.
Kumbh me keh rahi hai 2 saal se Sadhvi hu..🤦♂️🤦♂️🥴
Kuch hafte pehle ki Dubai ki reel 👇🥴Aur humari media as usual bina enquiry kiye iski media byte daal ke famous kar rahi hai ise..🤦♂️🤦♂️🥴 pic.twitter.com/QZcGt0EgFG
— 🇮🇳Rohit🇮🇳 (@Rohit_p__) January 13, 2025
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इस साध्वी की असली जिंदगी देखिए !
यह गिद्ध है
यह सिर्फ इंस्टाग्राम पर अपने फ़ॉलोअर्स बढ़ाने के लिए शूपर्णखा की तरह रूप बदलकर आई है pic.twitter.com/KIOws4MkSw
— 🇮🇳Jitendra pratap singh🇮🇳 (@jpsin1) January 13, 2025
Kumbh me keh rahi hai 2 saal se Sadhvi hu..🤦♂️🤦♂️🥴
Kuch hafte pehle ki Dubai ki reel 👇🥴Aur humari media as usual bina enquiry kiye iski media byte daal ke famous kar rahi hai ise..🤦♂️🤦♂️🥴 pic.twitter.com/QZcGt0EgFG
— 🇮🇳Rohit🇮🇳 (@Rohit_p__) January 13, 2025
नयी वाली राधे माँ 🤣
— Arvind Rathi (@ArvindRathi111) January 13, 2025
जिस महिला को महाकुंभ में दिव्य साध्वी बताया जा रहा है आइए उनका पूरा सच बताती हूं….
ये एक एंकर, ब्लॉगर, फिटनेस ट्रेनर है या रही है और इनको एक महात्मा जैसा सम्मान दिया जा रहा है
जबकि इन्होने खुद बताया कि मैं आचार्य महामंडलेश्वर की शिष्या हूँ उत्तराखंड से आई हूं
क्या आचार्य जी… pic.twitter.com/Tgg93B10Kk
— Anshika Singh Yadav (@Anshika_in) January 12, 2025
It could not be directly confirmed that some of the videos posted by the netizens were of Harsha Richharya. Some people lauded her for leaving behind a life full of glitz and glamour to follow the path of devotion and spirituality.
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What are your thoughts about her? Let us know in the comments.
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