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‘Would I get dinner tonight?’: Indian Pandit Ji in Dubai recalls early days without fixed salary

Summary by Times of India
A Hindu priest from Jabalpur working in Dubai has recalled his financial struggles during his early days in the UAE. Speaking to an Instagram creator, he said he had no fixed salary and earned AED 200 (approximately Rs 4,800) to AED 500 (approximately Rs 12,000) as dakshina for performing ceremonies. He also recalled worrying about affording his next meal.

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The story of struggle behind the glitter of Dubai! Pandit Neeraj Pandit's video goes viral, sometimes earning 12 thousand and sometimes 5 thousand rupees. He has to struggle even for dinner.

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A video is going viral on social media these days. In this video, a Dubai priest can be seen talking to a content creator.

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Moneycontrol broke the news in Mumbai, India on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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