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Gujarati folk singer Gopal Sadhu keeps performing as devotees bury him in cash at Dayro
India
Published on 15 May 2026
He sang calmly while being nearly hidden by notes
A viral clip from Khambhaliya village near Junagadh shows folk singer Gopal Sadhu nearly buried under piles of currency notes during a traditional Gujarati Dayro. Devotees kept showering him with bundles and sacks of cash while he played harmonium and continued his bhajans without interruption. The calm performance amid the chaos stunned viewers across Instagram and X, sparking jokes, concern, and debate about whether such cash showers are cultural appreciation or public displays of wealth.
- The video shows Gopal Sadhu buried under currency notes during a Dayro
- Devotees kept adding bundles and sacks of cash around the singer
- Sadhu continued playing the harmonium and singing without missing a beat
- The event took place in Khambhaliya village near Junagadh, Gujarat
- Similar cash-shower videos have previously involved Kirtidan Gadhvi
- Organisers say the money is often used for welfare and religious causes
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