Hathras Tragedy: Self-Styled Godman 'Bhole Baba' and the Lethal Allure of Miraculous Claims

Hathras Tragedy: Self-Styled Godman 'Bhole Baba' and the Lethal Allure of Miraculous Claims

Narayan Sakar Vishwa Hari, also known as 'Bhole Baba', a self-proclaimed holy man, was arrested in 2000 for claiming to revive a dead girl. His devotees, mainly Dalits, believe in his miraculous healing powers. A recent stampede at his satsang in Hathras left 121 people dead as they rushed to gather healing dust from his feet.