 (6).png)
2 days ago
4
ARTICLE AD BOX
Mahakumbh’s IIT Baba, Abhay Grewal, is now married. As per reports, he tied the knot at Aghanjhar Mahadev Temple on Shivratri, followed by a court marriage on February 19.
IIT Baba marries Karnataka engineer.Remember the viral IIT-ian baba from Mahakumbh? Abhay Grewal rose to popularity on the internet after his interview at Mahakumbh 2025 went viral on social media. As per the latest report by Hindustan Times, the beloved IIT Baba is now married.
Mahakumbh's IIT Baba married
It is reported that Abhay Grewal, IIT-Bombay alumnus and former aerospace engineer, returned to his native place in Jhajjar district of Haryana after his wedding. Going by the report, he arrived with his newlywed bride, Preetika, who is an engineering graduate from Karnataka.
Together, Grewal and Preetika are said to build Sanatan university.
Abhay Grewal reached his village to seek the blessings of his parents after his temple wedding.
Talking about his wedding, Abhay Grewal reportedly told the media that he tied the knot at Aghanjhar Mahadev Temple in Himachal Pradesh on Shivratri. He and his wife, Preetika, also solemnised their wedding by a court marriage on February 19.
Pictures of the newlyweds have surfaced on social media.
Abhay Grewal aka IIT Baba meets family
Abhay Grewal appeared in his signature saffron attire. He was seen with his wife, who wore red. The two reportedly arrived at Grewal's father, Karan Singh’s, chamber at the Jhajjar district court.
The Baba told the media that he came to Jhajjar on Monday as he has nothing to hide about himself and his marriage. He added that he decided to meet his parents to seek their blessings alongside other KYC-related paperwork at a bank.
Meanwhile, Grewal's father, Karan Singh, expressed his happiness about his son's marriage. Mother Sheela Devi also welcomed her son and his wife with an aarti, as reported by Dainik Bhaskar.
Meet IIT Baba's wife
Abhay Grewal's wife, Preetika called him an honest and dedicated man. She said that together are working to establish a ‘Sanatan university’ which aims to bring spiritual leaders and seekers together.
Reportedly, the IIT Baba and his wife are now living in Dharamshala.
Reacting to the pictures of IIT Baba and his wife, netizens expressed their shock. Among them, a user wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "
About the Author
Sneha Biswas
Sneha Biswas specialises in covering entertainment and pop culture, with a specialisation on Bollywood, Hollywood, OTT platforms, K-pop, K-dramas, and major developments in the US entertainment industry. She believes in telling stories that balance speed with substance, and in making entertainment journalism contextual, culturally aware, and reader-first rather than purely reactive.<br><br> With over six years of experience in digital media, Sneha currently serves as a Deputy Chief Content Producer at Live Mint. She has spent more than three and a half years with the HT Group and returned to the organisation in February 2025, joining Live Mint to uplift the entertainment section. Over the past year, she has been closely involved in entertainment coverage including breaking news, explainers, trend reporting, box office reports and analysis for the audience.<br><br> Sneha is Google News certified, having completed training focused on newsroom best practices, digital reporting, and SEO-driven content strategies. Her work reflects a strong understanding of audience behaviour, search trends, and the evolving consumption patterns of entertainment news across formats.<br><br> Prior to her current role, Sneha has worked across multiple content and editorial functions within digital newsrooms, building expertise in content planning, editing, and real-time coverage. Her professional interests lie at the intersection of entertainment, internet culture, and global pop trends.<br><br> Working for the National city team, Biswas closely follows global entertainment movements while maintaining a strong pulse on what is happening in India.
English (US) ·