Video: Indian ascetic stands for nearly 12 years in devotion
Abdullateef Fowewe
A viral video and multiple social media posts show Indian ascetic Dulal Giri Ji Maharaj standing with pronounced leg swelling while a volunteer applies ointment, a wooden board suspended behind him providing support — actions reported to be part of an extended vow of penance.
The footage circulating online depicts the man remaining upright, supported by the hanging board and attended by helpers who assist with care.
Several recent posts claim Dulal Giri Ji Maharaj has observed a continuous standing vow to Lord Shiva for almost 12 years, reportedly sleeping in an upright position with the help of supports after leaving university.
