Who is Abhinav Arora, the 9-year-old who went viral for his emotional plea to Ganpati Bappa?
Abhinav Arora, crying in front of a Ganpati idol has recently taken the internet by storm. Dressed in a bright orange kurta and seated by a riverbank, Abhinav was seen in tears, offering laddoos to Lord Ganesha while pleading, “Jaldi aana (Come back quickly).” His emotions intensified as a priest arrived to take the idol for immersion, making the boy visibly more upset. This display of pure devotion touched millions of people across social media platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook, where the video went viral.
Abhinav Arora isn’t new to the spotlight, though. Known for his spiritual content, the young boy from Delhi has amassed over 9.3 lakh followers on Instagram, where he regularly posts about Hindu festivals, scriptures, and his interactions with religious leaders. He’s even been honoured as India’s Youngest Spiritual Orator by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Fondly referred to as “Bal Sant” by some of his followers, Abhinav believes he embodies Balram and worships Shree Krishna as his younger brother. His dedication to spirituality is reflected in his daily routine, which starts at 3:30 AM. After waking up in the Brahma muhurta, he performs ‘mala jaap’ (prayer with a rosary) and a pooja at home by 4 AM, followed by a Tulsi Puja Parikrama and offerings to the deity Bal Gopal.
Despite his spiritual fame, Abhinav is still a regular student attending school in Delhi. He has shared that, initially, some of his classmates were hesitant to sit with him because he greeted everyone with “Radhe
