Meet Sudhir Makkar, who has become the cynosure of the ongoing Kanwar Yatra in Uttar Pradesh. Also known as Golden Baba, he wears gold ornaments that weigh more than 16 kilos.
“I have been participating in the Kanwar Yatra for the past 26 years and till last year, I wore 26 kilos of gold but I have reduced them because of poor health,” he said.
Golden Baba further adds, “Initially I used to wear 2-3 grams of gold ornaments but today I wear kilos of gold ornaments. I have never asked for any contribution or loan for these ornaments, I have spent my own money to buy them.” Over 250-300 men are part of the Golden Baba group.
