Bizarre or Brilliant? Man Gives ‘Digital Snan’ to Sydney Sweeney at Sangam, Internet Reacts
Bizarre or Brilliant? Man Gives ‘Digital Snan’ to Sydney Sweeney at Sangam, Internet Reacts
A photo of American actor Sydney Sweeney being dipped into the holy waters of the Sangam in Prayagraj is going viral on Instagram. The clip shows a man performing a symbolic ritual called a ‘digital snan,’ where printed pictures of people are dipped in sacred rivers.
The video, shared on August 3, shows a man holding up Sydney Sweeney’s photo and saying, “She needs no introduction,” before dipping it into the river. The act was described as giving the actor a ‘digital snan’, a virtual holy dip.
The video has gained over 20,000 likes and hundreds of comments, leaving many users amused and confused. While some saw it as funny, others were surprised by the unexpected mix of pop culture and religious ritual.
What is ‘Digital Snan’?
The ‘digital snan’ trend started during the Maha Kumbh and has grown in popularity since then. It involves giving symbolic holy dips to photos of people, instead of the individuals themselves. The act is usually done at places like the Sangam in Prayagraj, where people traditionally take ritual baths during religious events.
The trend, which began as a joke or lighthearted gesture, has now become a quirky form of online content. The same man behind Sweeney’s video also went viral earlier for performing similar dips for students from the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, reportedly for good job placements.
Context Around Sydney Sweeney
The viral video surfaced amid ongoing social media conversations about Sydney Sweeney. The actor recently appeared in an ad campaign that received backlash for allegedly having racist undertones. While there is no clear link between the controversy and the digital swan video, the timing of the two incidents has added to the buzz.
The combination of a Hollywood celebrity and a sacred Indian ritual has caught social media by surprise. While many users laughed at the creativity, others called it strange. Regardless of opinions, the video has certainly succeeded in drawing attention.
