Bal Sant Abhinav Arora Addresses Backlash Over Dior Bag at Mahakumbh Mela

The 10-year-old spiritual content creator denies carrying a calfskin leather bag, clarifying it was made of fabric canvas.

Abhinav Arora, known as 'Bal Sant,' faced criticism for carrying a Dior bag during his visit to the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.
The controversy stemmed from claims that the bag, identified as Dior's Hit the Road Backpack, contained calfskin leather, which is sensitive due to the cow's sacred status in Hinduism.
Abhinav's father, Tarun Raj Arora, clarified that the bag was made of fabric canvas and denied the use of any leather, including calfskin, in their possessions.
Dior's official website lists the backpack as made of coated cotton canvas with smooth calfskin details, adding complexity to the claims and counterclaims.
Abhinav's father expressed frustration over the backlash, emphasizing their transparency and rejecting accusations of hiding materialistic possessions.