IIT Grad Turned Ascetic Captures Attention at Maha Kumbh Mela

Abhey Singh, a former aerospace engineer, shares his spiritual journey shaped by personal trauma and career shifts, as his family hopes for reconciliation.

Abhey Singh, now known as 'IIT Baba,' left a high-paying career in aerospace engineering to embrace a spiritual life.
Singh's decision to become a monk was influenced by childhood trauma, including witnessing domestic violence between his parents.
He worked in Canada earning ₹36 lakh annually but struggled with depression, prompting him to seek deeper meaning in life.
His father, Karan Grewal, revealed that Singh has cut off communication with his family for the past six months, despite their wish for his return.
Singh, now a prominent figure at the Maha Kumbh Mela, has stated that his path as a sanyasi is final, prioritizing spirituality over familial ties.