The Mahakumbh Mela is a grand Hindu festival held every 12 years, rotating among four sacred locations in India – Haridwar, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Nashik, and Ujjain. It is one of the most significant religious gatherings in the world, attracting millions of devotees, saints, and tourists from around the world.
The mela is a confluence of spirituality, culture, and tradition, attracting people from all walks of life. Kumbh Mela symbolizes the spirit of harmony, faith, and devotion, surpassing regional and linguistic barriers. The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is being held in Prayagraj. A 16-year-old garland seller from Indore, Monalisa Bhosle, became viral on social media.
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Monalisa Bhosle became an internet sensation in Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
The garland seller became popular for her captivating eyes and serene beauty. The charming young girl captured the attention of the visitors who were enchanted by her beauty and serene demeanor. Amid the devotees gathered at Prayagraj’s sacred Triveni Sangam, Monalisa viral became a trending topic on the internet.
The 16-year-old Indore beauty was spotted selling Rudraksha malas in the meal. There are videos of Monalisa Bhosle where she can be seen selling gardens to visitors. She became viral and got the nickname ‘brown beauty’ for her dusky complexion combined with amber eyes, a sharp nose, and long, silky braided hair.
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How did Monalisa Bhosle become the “Maha Kumbh ki Mona Lisa”?
Monalisa viral’s became popular when a video of her caught attention online where she was seen interacting with visitors at the Mahakumbh confidently. The video went viral, garnering over 15 million views. Her captivating eyes, radiant smile, and serene responses to questions about her newfound fame made her more popular. In several other videos, she can be seen smiling and talking to people while selling malas.
#monalisa pic.twitter.com/qpllOzwqz4
— monalisa bhosle 8 (@mrroyalrawat72) January 21, 2025
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Monalisa’s rise to fame as “Maha Kumbh ki Mona Lisa” can be attributed to several videos and photos shared by visitors at the Mela. She soon became known as “Maha Kumbh ki Mona Lisa,” comparing her to the famous portrait by Leonardo da Vinci. People were drawn to her not only for her beauty but also for her charm and calm aura amidst the chaotic Kumbh Mela. As her photos spread across social media, they garnered millions of views making her one of the most talked-about people at the event.
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Monalisa’s fame extends beyond the Mela grounds
Social media platforms like X and Instagram are flooded with content featuring her. Content creators and vloggers are looking for her to create more videos.
Take a look at some of them
A girl in Mahakumbh Mela is stealing the heart of the people😍
The girl whose name is Monalisa Bhonsle, came to Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj (UP) from Indore (MP) to sell her handmade garlands (Mala), has become an internet sensation because of her natural beauty. People are… pic.twitter.com/wj5sNaW1da
— Alok Ranjan Singh (@withLoveBharat) January 17, 2025
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इस दौर में रील पर अर्धनग्न होने वालों गौर से देखलो
वो लड़की अपनी सादगी से ही वायरल हो गई ❤️एक कहावत सुनी होगी ऊपर वाला जब देता है तो छप्पर फाड़ के ।#monalisabhosle pic.twitter.com/VjvOXpSIaA
— Sanjeev kushwaha (@sanjeevkushwah_) January 22, 2025
Time changes 💯, Power of Social Media. pic.twitter.com/jab6KE75oV
— Monalisa Bhosle (@MonalisaIndb) January 21, 2025
आज मेरा मेकअप शिप्रा मेकओवर ब्यूटी सैलून द्वारा किया गया 😍😍 धन्यवाद ❣️ pic.twitter.com/zSJr8NtIRG
— Monalisa Bhosle (@MonalisaIndb) January 20, 2025
#monalisa pic.twitter.com/dbLnX6FrxK
— monalisa bhosle 8 (@mrroyalrawat72) January 21, 2025
#monalisa pic.twitter.com/OuBJu74Esr
— monalisa bhosle 8 (@mrroyalrawat72) January 21, 2025
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Monalisa’s instant fame led to some concerns
While Monalisa viral videos and photos drew attention lots of attention, they also led to strange events. After the newfound fame, many people seemed more interested in taking selfies with her and creating reels than buying the products she was selling.
This situation made her father frustrated, he became concerned about the lack of sales. He also expressed the overwhelming attention Monalisa was receiving was making them uncomfortable. After carefully consideration the situation, Monalisa’s father decided to send her back to Indore. He took the step to prioritize her safety and well-being over her newfound fame. She reportedly left MahaKumbh Mela two days back.
#Prayagraj, UP : Sixteen year old Monalisa Bhonsle the viral garland selling girl at Mahakumbh, originally from Indore was sent back home by her family after crowd harrased her for selfies and videos.
Disgusting creepy vultures pic.twitter.com/lvIyMZE7hi
— Saba Khan (@ItsKhan_Saba) January 21, 2025
हाय दोस्तो आप हमारे को सपोर्ट करे।।
माला बेचने आयी थी लेकिन पीछे पड गये #monalisha_bhosle pic.twitter.com/jkKRHTGa5I— Monalisa Bhosle (@MonalisaBhoslee) January 19, 2025
Monalisa was just a simple beed seller girl who came to Mahakumbh with her family to earn money.
But Social media simps ate up her innocence.
Simps need to change their mentality. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/M43eeR9BVb
— Sunanda Roy 👑 (@SaffronSunanda) January 21, 2025
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राजस्थानी बंजारन ❤️
वाइरल होने के लिए लोग क्या नहीं करते ?
आजकल की लड़कियाँ अर्धनग्न होकर वाइरल होना चाहती है वहीं #मोनालिसा अपनी सादगी से स्टार 🌟 बन गई!#monalisa #monalisha pic.twitter.com/EmFRmgtlel
— सोनू देवी (@SonuMdevi) January 20, 2025
Social media users commented on her ‘ethereal’ beauty but many visitors also criticized those disturbing her just for the clout
Great 👍 is the word . Wish her the very best.
— CBM (@CBM07479155) January 19, 2025
Beautiful, no doubt
— K.VIJAYAKUMAR (@kvijayakumaar20) January 22, 2025
Logo ko jine do yaar…
— Sandeep Damani (@sandeepdamani) January 21, 2025
Normal girl with innocent eyes like baby ..pls unhen apni kaam karne do
— krishnan (@ammayudu) January 19, 2025
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Media has no ethics left. The way they hounded this girl and Abhay singh is really shameful. They are not concerned that this is a spiritual and religious congregation.
— kaushal sharma (@Ksharma23) January 22, 2025
Influence of social media
Monalisa’s fame proves once again how social media can elevate an ordinary individual to celebrity status almost overnight. It is unfortunate that due to the challenges of her viral fame, Monalisa had to return to Indore, but her brief fame at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 serves as a reminder of the power of modern social media and unpredictable stardom in the digital age.
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