Meet Abhey Singh: IIT Bombay Alum Who Ditched Science For Spirituality, Goes Viral At Maha Kumbh 2025

Abhey Singh, an IIT Bombay graduate in Aerospace Engineering, is making waves on social media with his spiritual awakening. His heartfelt words about the spiritual world and his bold decision to leave behind a scientific career for spirituality have garnered attention, as he now identifies himself as a devoted follower of Lord Shiva.

Abhey Singh Grewal, an IIT Bombay graduate from the 2008 batch in Aerospace Engineering, hails from Haryana. He later pursued a Master's in Design (MDes) and even taught physics at coaching institutes. Alongside, he explored his passion for photography and established himself in the field. Eventually, his journey led him to spirituality, culminating in a profound spiritual awakening. In the viral Interview When asked, ''Iss avastha mein kaise prapt huye (How did you reach this stage?)'' Abhey Singh replied, “Ye avastha toh sabse best avastha hai (This stage is the best stage).'' made him viral on social media. 

Abhey Singh Grewal, founder and photographer at Greywall, has a deep passion for art and photography. Born in Haryana, Speaking to the interviewer, Abhey said, ''he spent four years studying Aerospace Engineering at IIT Bombay before transitioning to the creative field, where he pursued a Master’s in Design.''

In an interview with CNN News18, Abhey Singh shared his thoughts on death, saying, "Kya kare duniya mein? Kabhi bhi ant ho sakta hai. Haste haste marungi main. Abhi nahi hase toh lagega main tab busy tha, fir lagega time ko roko roko bhagwan." When the interviewer remarked on his eloquence and education, Abhay revealed that he had studied Aerospace Engineering at IIT Bombay.

Abhay Singh's Instagram profile, boasting 50.9K followers, offers a glimpse into his spiritual journey, early life moments, photography, and self-created art. Known as the "IITian Baba," his posts have garnered numerous comments from netizens applauding his inspiring decision to leave a scientific career for a path of spiritual learning.

Unseen photos of Abhey Singh with his college friends have gone viral on social media, sparking debates about his bold decision to leave behind a promising career and lucrative job to embrace a spiritual path. The images serve as a reminder of his transformative journey, inspiring many to reflect on the meaning of success and fulfillment.

Baba Abhay Singh who is from Juna Akhada and was also an IIT student once, says, " I come from Haryana, I went to IIT, then changed to Arts from Engineering, that also didn't work so I kept changing and later I arrived at the final truth. Then I started exploring...how Sanskrit was written and composed and what makes Sanskrit so special...I had a quest for knowledge...then it shifted...then the question was how the mind works and how you get rid of unwanted thoughts...." as per ANI.  (Image: @abhey_singh Instagram/ ANI)