Dalit face, 'miracle' cures: What draws devotees to Hathras godman 'Bhole Baba'

Self-styled godman Suraj Pal, known among his followers as Narayan Sakar Hari or 'Bhole Baba', is untraceable after a stampede at his satsang (religious event) claimed the lives of 121 people..

Narayan Sakar Hari, who comes from the Jatav sub-caste, holds sway over the community..

Without any use of social media or extensive publicity, Narayan Sakar Hari has become the leading spiritual face of the Dalit community..

Narayan Sakar Haris reach extends beyond spirituality into the political realm..

Babu Ram Paswan, a two-time BJP MLA from Puranpur, owes part of his political success to Narayan Sakar Haris support..