The grand Maha Kumbh 2025 has officially begun today, January 13, in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. Millions of devotees took a holy dip in river Ganga on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima. Notable personalities from across the country and the world, Saints and spiritual leaders, are arriving in Prayagraj to participate in the major religious event. A video of a beautiful Sadhvi identified as Harsha Richhariya has captured the attention of internet users on social media amid this spiritual gathering. Netizens are left mesmerised by her beauty and they are eager to know more about this beautiful Sadhvi.
Viral Video of the Sadhvi
It can be seen in the video that the stunning Sadhvi sitting in a chariot while a YouTuber or a reported is asking her questions about her beauty and the reason behind her choosing this life. She was asked why did she choose to become a Sadhvi despite her being so beautiful. Her graceful response to this question has gone viral on social media.
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
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
When asked about her background, the she revealed, “I am from Uttarakhand and a disciple of Acharya Mahamandaleshwar.” Responding to the question about her beauty, she said, “I left behind what I needed to and embraced this path. I chose the life of a Sadhvi for inner peace.” She further shared that she is 30 years old and has been living as a Sadhvi for the past two years.
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
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
She further said, “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.” She also confirmed in the interview that she had been an actress in the past.
Who Is Harsha Richhariya?
Harsha Richhariya is an actor, anchor and has also travelled around the world, as mentioned by her in the interview. Her Instagram stories show that she is still hosting wedding functions despite choosing to live the life of a Sadhvi. Her latest Instagram posts show her promoting the Maha Kumbh 2025 event. She has over 690k followers on Instagram with over 2,500 posts.
Her previous stories which dates back to November 2024, shows her hosting a destination wedding in Bangkok’s Hua Hin City. She has also shared stories which shows that she hosted another destination wedding in Myanmar’s Mandalay City after the event in Bangkok.
Is she the same person?
If yes, then stay cautious of such individuals! pic.twitter.com/ngG51xZg7C
— Ashwini Shrivastava (@AshwiniSahaya) January 13, 2025
Netizens React
Many internet users are highlighting her previous life as an actor, anchor and fitness influencer and slamming her after her video from Maha Kumbh 2025 went viral on social media. One of the users shared her pics and said, “Let me tell you the whole truth about the woman who is being described as a divine Sadhvi in Maha Kumbh… She is or has been an anchor, blogger, fitness trainer and he is being respected like a Mahatma Whereas she herself told that I am a disciple of Acharya Mahamandaleshwar and have come from Uttarakhand Do all the disciples of Acharya ji get such respect? For more information about them, you can take the help of Google and Instagram. Without facts, I cannot write much even if I want to.”