A recent social media sensation was a video of a little youngster sobbing in front of a Ganpati idol. The young boy, seated on a riverbank and wearing an orange kurta, was observed sobbing as he "fed" the Ganesha statue laddoos. He could be heard crying, "Jaldi aana (Come back quickly)"; the youngster was even more anxious when a priest arrived to get the Ganpati idol for immersion.
 
The video received millions of views after being heavily shared on Facebook, X, and Instagram. The child's act of devotion captured the attention of many spectators, who also commended him for his religion. His identity was a mystery to others. Abhinav Arora, the youngster in the video, is no stranger to social media celebrity.
 
Here is what we know about Abhinav Arora:
Delhi-born 9-year-old Abhinav Arora creates spiritual stuff.
 
With more than 9.3 million instagram followers, Arora frequently posts images and videos of himself attending religious guru meetings, reading Hindu texts, and enjoying Hindu holidays.
 
Union minister Nitin Gadkari presented him with an award for being India's Youngest Spiritual Orator.
 
The businessman, writer, and TEDx speaker tarun raj Arora is the father of Abhinav Arora.
 
Loved by some of his devotees as "Bal Sant," he regards Shree krishna as his younger brother and regards himself as Balram.
 

The 9-year-old has stated in previous interviews that he wakes up about 3.30 am. Upon awakening in Brahma muhurta, he does "mala jaap," or rosary reading. He does pooja at home at 4 a.m. Then, he performs the Tulsi Puja Parikrama at 6:30 am and gives the Bal Gopal "Bhog" in his house.
 
Arora goes to a Delhi-based school. He had previously said that, when he welcomed everyone with "Radhe Radhe" or "Jai Shree Krishna," his classmates did not enjoy sitting next to him.
 

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