A video featuring the animated cartoon character Shinchan taking a holy dip in Prayagraj has recently gone viral. It captures Shinchan, known for his mischievous behaviour, participating in the sacred ritual at the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela, which has attracted millions of people.
The imagined clip showcases the young cartoon boy doing 'snan' in the holy waters and coming out wearing saffron clothes. He is also seen carrying a tilak on his face.
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About the viral video
Instagram page 'itsweetdoodle' uploaded this reel online during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The footage opened by showing Shinchan inside the river water and taking a holy dip. He is seen closing his eyes and taking the 'dubki' in the blessed Sangam water, followed by folding his hands and praying to the Sun God.
The visuals also capture him stepping out after bathing at the sacred spot. It shows him dressed in a saffron dhoti and shawl, resembling a Sanatani.
Netizens experience FOMO
This video has gone viral on the social media platform and attracted widespread attention. As they saw Shinchan, who hails from Japan, visiting Maha Kumbh, many Indian netizens were hit by FOMO (fear of missing out).
People unable to travel to Prayagraj for this grand gathering felt they were really missing out on it after coming across many reels from the celebration on the internet, including this recent one showing their favourite cartoon character.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, held every 144 years, is one of the world's largest religious gatherings, attracting millions of devotees who come to bathe in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.
