10-year-old ‘Bal Sant’, India’s youngest spiritual influencer, faces scrutiny and threats

10-year-old “spiritual influencer” Abhinav Arora. - Photo: Handout / SCMP

NEW DELHI: A 10-year-old from New Delhi has become one of India’s most famous spiritual influencers, amassing nearly a million followers on Instagram through his eloquent discourses on Hindu scriptures and devotional practices.

However, Abhinav Arora’s rise to prominence has also drawn scrutiny, raising questions about child celebrity, faith and his family’s motives.