An animated video featuring Shinchan, the mischievous cartoon character taking a holy dip in Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh has rapidly spread across social media platforms.
Instagram handle ‘Itsweetdoodle’ posted a reel of Shinchan in the clip that seems to perform a sacred dip while he shuts his eyes for a sacred dunk then emerges with his prayer hands raised towards the Sun God. Then get dressed in a saffron dhoti and shawl and a tilak in the forehead exactly like a Sanatani devotee does as he emerges from the water.
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Numerous users reacted to the imaginative portrayal of Shinchan performing religious customs. Social media users developed FOMO (fear of missing out) after viewing the video because they could not physically attend Maha Kumbh Mela. The appearance of Shinchan in the special religious event generated a wish in many devotees to visit Maha Kumbh. One user commented how Shinchan has received the prestigious invite to attend the mahakumbh while the user waits for his “ Shinchan ka bulawa agya, Pata nahi mera kab aayega”. Another User added how Shinchan made it to Mahakumbh from Japan while despite being from UP he hasn’t had the chance to visit the Mahakumbh. Comment box is filled with several such comments.
The Maha Kumbh Mela exists as one of the world’s largest religious gatherings since it occurs only once during 144 years. Multitudes of followers from across the world gather in Prayagraj to purify their souls by bathing at the convergence of the Ganga river and the Yamuna river as well as the sacred Saraswati river.
