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Kainchi Dham Overwhelmed: Viral Video Shows Massive Crowds After Hanuman Ansh Success
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Moneycontrol•04-10-2026, 19:08
Kainchi Dham Overwhelmed: Viral Video Shows Massive Crowds After Hanuman Ansh Success
- •Neem Karoli Baba's Kainchi Dham experienced a massive surge in devotees, captured in a viral video showing extreme crowding.
- •The increased footfall is reportedly linked to the success of Vishal Chaturvedi’s film, Hanuman Ansh, based on Neem Karoli Baba's life.
- •The viral video, shared during the Gandhi Jayanti long weekend (October 2-4), depicts devotees struggling to navigate the packed temple premises.
- •Social media users debated whether the film's popularity or the long weekend contributed more to the unprecedented crowds.
- •Concerns were raised by netizens about the impact of the overwhelming crowds on locals and the commercialization of the spiritual site.
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The recent surge in visitors and viral videos at Kainchi Dham has been widely attributed by social media users to the success of the film Hanuman Ansh, alongside the long weekend surrounding Gandhi Jayanti.
Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Hanuman Ansh is a devotional film based on the life and spiritual teachings of the guru Neem Karoli Baba.
Made on a modest budget of Rs 2 crore, the film has achieved massive commercial success, grossing Rs 419 crore worldwide after 58 days in theaters.
