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.