An alleged video of an Indian man claiming to be 188 years old has gone viral
If you’re using social media platforms, especially X/Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit, chances are you must’ve encountered a viral video allegedly featuring a 188-year-old man. Not sure of the viral claim? Worry not, here’s the brief.
Recently, social media platforms have been buzzing with a viral video allegedly featuring a 188-year-old man who was reportedly claimed to be rescued from a cave. Is it yet another internet hoax? Let’s find out together!
Is the video of the age 188 years old Indian man real or fake and who is Siyaram Baba on Twitter/X
The now-viral video shows a 188-year-old man rescued from a cave near Bengaluru. The video has sent shockwaves across nation. So far, the viral-video has amassed more than 25 million views.
Initially the video was shared by a social media user who goes by the name “Concerned Citizen,” on X/Twitter. The tweet sharing platform user captioned the post as “This Indian man has just been found in a cave. It’s alleged he’s 188 years old. Insane,” leaving netizens stunned.
However, let us remind you, at the time of writing this article, the video is yet to be verified and it’s authenticity is still questionable.
Is the Viral Video a Hoax?
In addition, X/Twitter also added a disclaimer below the viral post, stating that “the age of the person may not be 188 years as claimed.” In addition, the disclaimer also cites an article while revealing that the elderly man in the now-viral video is a Hindu saint named Siyaram Baba.
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ANALYSIS: MisleadingFACT: A video of some people helping an elderly individual has been shared, claiming that a 188-year-old Indian Man has just been found in a cave. The fact is that these claims are not true. The elderly man is a Saint named ‘Siyaram Baba’, (1/2) pic.twitter.com/HNak3vUrIM
— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) October 3, 2024
As per the article, Siyaram Baba lives in Madhya Pradesh and is reportedly 110 years old.
What Did the Article Reveal?
As per the disclaimer article, Siyaram Baba, is a Hindu saint residing in the Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. He is well-known in the region, with stories of his ascetic practices.
Previously, he grabbed headlines for standing on one leg for ten years. Reportedly, at the age of 110, he still reads books like Ramayana without glasses and does his own daily tasks independently.
However, there are numerous claims regarding Siyaram Baba’s age, with some suggesting that he may be as old as 130. Though Siyaram Baba has never confirmed his actual age.
In addition to this, fact-checking platform D-Intent data also flagged the viral-video as misleading, stating that the viral-video has been shared “with false claims that he is a 188-year-old Indian man.”
This is Saint Siyaram Baba, a great devotee of Hanuman ji. Baba’s age is 121 years, even at this age Baba reads Ramayana continuously for 16-18 hours without glasses. And even cook their own food. Baba lives in his small ashram on the banks of the Narmada River in the Indian… pic.twitter.com/8A8mqStxtw
— Lokendra singh sodha (@lokendrasodha03) October 3, 2024
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