As devotees throng to the Kumbh Mela Hindu festival in the city of Haridwar, an 18-inch tall dreadlocked 'Naga sadhu' has drawn much attention.

Narayan Nand Giri Maharaj, a 55-year-old mystic, attended the festival to dispense blessings to pilgrims. The mystic weighs 18 kilograms and cannot stand up or walk, being looked after by his disciple, Umesh.

As devotees throng to the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, an 18-inch tall dreadlocked 'Naga sadhu' has become a center of attraction. An 18-inch tall dreadlocked 'Naga sadhu' or Hindu holy man, wearing rosary beads, with dreamy eyes, considered as the "world's smallest saint" is grabbing eyeballs at the 'Kumbh Mela', the world's largest religious festival.

Narayan Nand Giri Maharaj, a 55-year-old saint, has become the center of attraction for devotees, who seek his blessings in the northern pilgrimage town of Haridwar. Nand Giri Maharaj weighs 18 kilograms and cannot stand up or walk. He is looked after by his disciple, Umesh. Nand Giri Maharaj is seated in front of the temple with his disciple beside him. One by one, people come to him to seek his blessings while he is busy with his rosary.His height is just 18 inches and he weighs around 18 kg.

Many of the 'sadhus' belong to monastic orders called Akharas and live in remote caves, stepping out for the Kumbh Mela, generally held once every three years.