Several IIT graduates in India have embraced monkhood. The recent Prayagraj Kumbh Mela brought attention to an IIT Baba, sparking interest in other IITians who have chosen a spiritual path. This article explores the stories of nine such individuals.

Bombay, left his promising career to follow spirituality. With viral videos on social media, he discusses his journey and interest in arts and photography. At Maha Kumbh 2025, he gains attention alongside ‘Chai Wale Baba’,

Abhay Singh is a former aerospace engineering student from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B). Hailing from Haryana, Singh has grabbed the attention of the devotees at the Mahakumbh through his unique approach.

After completing his engineering studies, IIT Baba pursued a Master’s degree in Design and explored his creative side through photography. Despite his academic accomplishments, he realised that his true calling was spirituality and this made all the difference in his life.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is poised to welcome over 40 crore pilgrims, including a large number of international visitors, over the coming days. Seers claim that this year's event holds unparalleled spiritual significance, as it coincides with a rare celestial occurrence that has not been witnessed in 144 years.