Delhi Boy, Who Went Missing 22 Years Ago, Returns To Mother As A Monk

The man, in the traditional attire of an ascetic, is seen playing the sarangi, a three-stringed traditional musical instrument, and singing melancholic tunes while requesting alms from his mother.

A missing son's mysterious return after two decades has shaken up a village in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district. An 11-year-old boy who disappeared 22 years ago, has returned as an ascetic, seeking alms from his mother.

A viral video circulating on social media shows the emotional reunion between mother and son. The man, in the traditional attire of an ascetic, is seen playing the sarangi, a three-stringed traditional musical instrument, and singing melancholic tunes while requesting alms from his mother.

The ascetic sings folk songs about King Bharthari, a central character of popular folklore, with a similar story. One of the tales involving King Bharthari is about how he left a prosperous kingdom to become a monk.