Prayagraj, January 13: 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.
Sadhvi's Interview Going Viral
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.
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.
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."
A journalist shared a video of her from a beach and said, "Is she the same person? If yes, then stay cautious of such individuals!"
Many social media users are posting her 'glamorous' videos from the past and claiming that she has masqueraded herself as a Sadhvi at the Maha Kumbh only to seek fame and not divinity.
However, it could not be immediately confirmed that some of the videos posted by online users were of Harsha Richharya. A section of users also lauded her for leaving behind a flashy life full of glitz, glamour and now following the path of devotion and spirituality.
