Swiping off the trolls, and making his own way is none other than Bageshwar Dham Chief Dhirendra Shastri. After posting on the social media handle, Sashtri found himself in a troubling position for wearing a stylish jacket and high-end sunglasses.
Social media trolls did not wait a minute to bombard with memes and trolls questioning how religious preacher could flaunt luxury labels.
Unfazed, Shastri posted a bold video response, directly addressing those mocking him. “You have a problem with my jacket and glasses? Let me clarify- they are not mine. They were gifted by my disciples,” he said, adding with biting sarcasm, “Next time, I’ll wear Prada’s glasses and Michael Jackson’s jacket.”
Critics questioned the spiritual authenticity of a guru in designer wear, while his supporters countered that gifting is a cultural expression of reverence and has no bearing on spiritual integrity.
The man is so poor that his Bhakts are funding Australia tour & gifting glasses and jackets costing lakhs of rupees. pic.twitter.com/eMLbMWcll2
— 🚨Indian Gems (@IndianGems_) June 16, 2025
This Bageshwar baba( Dhirendra Krishna Shastri) is a 28 y old religious baba with deep political support in MP UP Delhi etc. He is enjoying in Australia with Gucci shades
I really hope bjp growth doesnt result in birth of these charlatan/ frauds in our south india pic.twitter.com/eJXUXNAHzm
— Kaustubh (@DexterousRd) June 14, 2025
From humble beginnings to a net worth of ₹19.5 crore, Bageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri now travels in convoys of luxury cars and charters private planes. Modern-day baba or celebrity? #BabaGoals #bageshwardham #Dhirendrashastri #Baba pic.twitter.com/xmaG4P2SIW
— Gaurav Chopra (@TheGauravChopra) June 16, 2025
Shastri didn’t stop at defending his clothes. He used the moment to draw attention to his charitable work. “The money I receive during Kathas is used for causes like helping marry off poor girls and building a cancer hospital,” he said. He also drew a line against what he called selective morality in society: “Rapists, alcoholics, and miscreants are never questioned. But the moment someone upholds Sanatan or Hinduism, they are mocked. That is the real irony.”
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