As Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh gears up for Maha Kumbh 2025, a video by British influencer, Nick Booker based in India, is going viral on social media. In the video, Nick can be seen explaining Maha Kumbh Mela using a sand model which he created on a beach in Goa. The video has received 10.6 k likes so far on Instagram.
Nick wrote on Instagram, “Explaining Maha Kumbha Mela using a sand model I made on the beach in Goa. Please share this reel with anyone who is coming or interested.”
In the video, Nick has depicted ‘Samudra Manthan’ in his presentation using sand. Samudra Manthan is one of the most remarkable events described in the Hindu Purana. He has even shown how the holy river Ganga and Yamuna come together to create ‘Sangam.’ As the video progresses, Nick can be seen explaining the creation of Triveni Sangam.
He further wrote, “I’ve been researching Prayagraj and Kumbha Mela for weeks – reading the Vishnu Purana, Matsya Purana (and Prayagraj Tirtha), Mahabharata and Ramayana and many academic papers and books. Over the coming weeks I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned in the lead up to Makar Sankranti when I shall reach Prayagraj itself.
Through his post, Nick informed that he is visiting Prayagraj on Makar Sankranti.
Watch The Video Here:
How Did Netizens React?
Netizens are impressed with the video and appreciated Nick for his depth of knowledge and beautiful visual presentation. A user said, “How wonderfully explained”. Another added, “Your spiritual depth of knowledge is amazing my friend.” Several users called him more Indian than them. Users added comments like “God bless you Nick. You’re more Indian than I am, Cheers Nick”, “Waah…great effort to explain…thanks…you are son of Bharat Maa.”
Who Is Nick?
43-year-old British man from Somerset, Nick is popular on social media for his videos on Indian culture, history and tradition. He has lived and worked in India for over ten years. Nick has been living and working in India since 2007 and is based in Delhi and Goa. He loves history, philosophy, cricket and nature.
