Baheliya Samaj Story: Generations of Women Selling Rudraksh and Kesar, Featuring Blue-Eyed Monalisa from Madhya Pradesh
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Bahelia Community: Generations of Rudraksha Sellers, Monalisa's Journey to Stardom
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News18•23-02-2026, 14:12
Bahelia Community: Generations of Rudraksha Sellers, Monalisa's Journey to Stardom
•The Bahelia community has sustained itself for centuries by selling Rudraksha, saffron, and Shilajit at fairs across the country.
•Monalisa, a blue-eyed girl from the community, gained popularity selling Rudraksha at Mahakumbh and later entered the entertainment industry, becoming an inspiration.
•Community women confirm this trade is an ancestral tradition, with families in various states relying on it for livelihood.
•Rudraksha is sourced from Nepal and sold for both spiritual and perceived health benefits, including heart and body-related issues.
•The community faces misconceptions and suspicion, despite earning an honest living through their traditional trade.
