Sadhus Beat Content Creator Dresses Up As Arabic Sheikh At Mahakumbh: Video Viral

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In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, a content creator was confronted by some sadhus over his dress while attending Mahakumbh. The man is seen wandering around the mela in a video that went viral on social media, dressed in classic Arabic sheikh garb.

An X user posted a video of the incident along with the caption, “A content creator was wandering around MahaKumbh dressed as an Arab sheikh, and later people caught him and beat him up badly (sic).”

The man is shown in the video strolling about the mela area with two other males while wearing a thobe. His friends are heard stating that he is from Rajasthan and that his name is Sheikh Premanand. He is initially seen with curiosity. However, when a couple sadhus confront him, things rapidly go worse. He is beaten at the end of the video.

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Social Media Hilarious Reactions

One person wrote, “But why does he need to do such a kind of act?” “It’s important to respect cultural attire and traditions,” said another. Misunderstandings and injury may result from disrespecting or misrepresenting cultural symbols. “People would do anything for social media,” said a third commenter. Some merely wrote “smh (shake my head)” to convey their anger, while others additionally used furious face emoticons.

A thobe: what is it?

In the Arabian Peninsula, men are the main wearers of the long, ankle-length traditional garment known as a thobe, or thawb. It is a long-sleeved, loose-fitting robe that is frequently white, particularly in Gulf nations. The headpiece is held in place by an item called an agal and a piece of clothing called a keffiyeh.