The pain and tears of Sadhvi Harsha Richhariya in the Mahakumbh of Prayagraj has attracted the attention of the entire religious world. 30-year-old Sadhvi, who is in the news for her beauty and viral videos on social media, has announced to leave the Mahakumbh. In an emotional video shared on Instagram, Harsha made serious allegations against the trollers. He said, “I came here to learn about religion, but some people made my experience bitter. You did not even leave me capable of staying in the Kumbh.”
Arrival and controversy of Harsha Richhariya in Mahakumbh
Organizing Maha Kumbh has been a hallmark of Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma for centuries. But this time this event is in the headlines because of a Sadhvi. Social media influencer and anchor Harsha Richhariya became a Sadhvi two years ago. Since her arrival in Mahakumbh, people started talking about her beauty. A video of her went viral in which she was asked why despite being so beautiful, she decided to become a Sadhvi.
Harsha while answering this question said, “I got what I wanted. Now I am searching for peace in this life.” But despite this reply, the process of trolling started.
Trolling on social media and tears in pain
Harsha Richhariya has 1.1 million followers on Instagram, but this fame became a burden for her. After the video went viral, he started being trolled continuously. Harsha said in his video posted on Instagram, “Some people did not even give me a chance to join religion. It feels as if I am committing a crime by staying here.”
Harsha further said that now she will not be able to stay in Mahakumbh. “One has to keep watching this room 24 hours. It is better that I leave from here.”
Harsha trapped in Niranjani Akhara controversy
During the Mahakumbh, a controversy arose over the entry of Harsha Richhariya into the cantonment of Niranjani Akhara. When she sat on a chariot with the saints, Swami Anand Swarup, the chief of the Kali Sena, protested against it.
Swami wrote on Facebook, “Maha Kumbh is a confluence of chanting, penance and knowledge. It is wrong to present her like a showmodel. Strict action should be taken against such acts.”
Mahakumbh and effect of trolling
The impact of social media is now clearly visible in religious events like Mahakumbh. A glimpse of modernity is visible in Mahakumbh through young saints and sages like Harsha Richhariya. But this modernity has become a matter of concern for traditional Akharas and religious leaders.
Harsha Richhariya’s pain is not just her personal struggle; This raises the question whether today’s society is able to view religious experiences and spiritual practice from the right perspective.
Who is Harsha Richhariya?
The journey of Harsha, who is now going viral on social media, has been very interesting. She was a popular anchor and two years ago she decided to become a Sadhvi. His presence in the Mahakumbh made it clear that he is completely dedicated to religion and spiritual practice. But the mention of her fame and beauty became a cause of controversy for the traditional saint community of Mahakumbh.
Confluence of righteousness and controversy in Mahakumbh
While events like Maha Kumbh are known for spirituality and spiritual practice, cases like Harsha Richhariya have shown how there is a clash between modernity and tradition. Trolling and controversy on social media not only made Harsha’s experience bitter, but also raised the question whether even at a place like Maha Kumbh, a person’s journey of faith can be accepted without being judged.
support against trolling
Not only trolls commented on Harsha’s video but many people also supported her. people said that “The purpose of religion is to unite everyone, not to criticize them.”
Mahakumbh 2025: The future of spirituality
Events like Mahakumbh can act as a bridge between modern and traditional ideologies in the times to come. But for this it is necessary to move beyond trolling and controversies and look at religion from a broader perspective.
This controversy of Mahakumbh forces us to think whether the increasing influence of social media is affecting the sanctity of religious events? Harsha Richhariya’s pain proved that the journey of spirituality is not easy, especially when one has to face criticism at every step.
