Social media users line up to become devotees of Vrindavan’s self‑styled ‘Pookie Baba’

A wave of curiosity has turned into a digital pilgrimage as <b>social media users</b> flock to Vrindavan to pledge allegiance to the self‑proclaimed spiritual guide known as <b>‘Pookie Baba’</b>. The surge highlights how the <b>system</b> can be hijacked by <b>charismatic figures</b>, exploiting ordinary people’s spiritual yearning while local officials remain passive, letting the cult‑like craze grow unchecked. The online frenzy has spilled onto the streets, turning a quiet town into a buzzing hub of hopeful devotees.