The 16-year-old Monalisa, a bead seller, had her life turned upside down when she became an unlikely viral sensation at the Mahakumbh Mela 2025.

At the Kumbh Mela, Monalisa was just another participant, blending into the spiritual tapestry of the event. But the internet transformed her into something she never asked — to be a symbol, ...

In a widely shared video, Mona Lisa is seen trying to escape a crowd of men demanding selfies, with her family stepping in to shield her.