PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 14 -- Marking the beginning of the new year on January 1, 2026, Amar Kamal Rastogi, a 25-year-old from Maharajganj in Rae Bareli district, embraced the austere path of renunciation, giving up a life of comfort, luxury and assets valued at over Rs.1.5 crore after arriving in the Sangam city during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026.

Immersed in the powerful spiritual atmosphere of the Sangam, Amar Kamal felt a deep pull towards Sanatan values. Once accustomed to air-conditioned rooms, a well-appointed office, and a multi-storey home, he made the decision to dedicate his life entirely to spiritual service. He transferred all his property to his parents and, following a formal ceremony, symbolically applied the sacred sand of the Sa...