As Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj prepares for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a video by British historian Nick Booker is rapidly gaining traction online. In the video, Nick, using a sand model that he made on a beach in Goa, explains the importance of the Mela. The post has already amassed over 22,000 likes on Instagram. Nick captioned the video, “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 illustrates the legendary Samudra Manthan, a key event from Hindu mythology, through his intricate sand art. He goes on to depict the meeting of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, forming the sacred sangam (union). In the caption, he also said, “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.” Nick also revealed that he’ll be visiting Prayagraj during Makar Sankranti. Watch the video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by IndoGenius | Nick Booker (@indogenius) The video went viral with over 3.5 lakh views and netizens, impressed with the video, appreciated the artist for his depth of knowledge and beautiful visual presentation. One user wrote, “God bless you nick. You're more indian than I am. Cheers nick.” Another user said, “This is one account which absolutely doesn't deserve any hate. He absolutely responds to every hate with humility and responds to criticism. Yet people respond to his videos with half baked knowledge. @indogenius keep doing the great work!” A third individual commented, “Soo much knowledge you have.. great enthusiasm. We are indians but ur r BHARTIYA.”
