
Harsha Richhariya, a social media influencer and former ascetic from Bhopal, announced her decision to step away from promoting Sanatan Dharma after facing sustained criticism, opposition, and mental health challenges over the past year. She took a holy dip in the Narmada River on Makar Sankranti and plans a final ritual at Prayagraj's Sangam before returning to her previous professional life. Harsha emphasized she is not abandoning her faith but withdrawing from religious preaching amid resistance from some religious leaders.
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