In a story of determination and ambition, four siblings from Gorakhpur have set out to make their own mark during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Motivated by a viral video showing individuals earning substantial profits at the Kumbh and fueled by a Rs 10,000 loan from a friend, they left home without informing their parents, purchased a pushcart, and set up a tea and snacks stall near Kali Road.
The 22-year-old elder sister, who requested anonymity, shared her story with PTI, stating, “Our father is a policeman, while our mother is a homemaker. My father bears all the expenses for our education and running the household. It is painful to see him struggle so much.”
Their entrepreneurial journey began after watching a video about the business potential at the Kumbh. “My younger sister then suggested that we should also set up a stall at the Kumbh. Our father was against the idea. So we ran away from home when he was out for duty, bought a pushcart, and set up a stall near Kali Road,” she explained.
The runaway brigade includes her 20-year-old younger sister and two brothers, aged 15 and 17. “My sister borrowed Rs 10,000 from a friend, and I pawned my earrings for Rs 5,000. With this amount, we started this stall,” the elder sister added.
While they stay in a rented room nearby, the siblings’ hard work keeps them busy even through the night. “We have rented a room nearby, but we’re so busy with work that we stay here even at night,” the younger sister shared.
In terms of their educational pursuits, the elder sister is training to become a teacher, the younger sister is pursuing postgraduate studies, and the two brothers are still in school.
Looking ahead, the siblings have ambitious plans. “We dream of expanding this business – first open a restaurant and then a small hotel. This stall is our first step towards that goal,” the elder sister remarked.
When asked if they faced any trouble from the fair administration, she said, “No, the administration has been very helpful. They only ask us to maintain cleanliness, and we ensure that our stall is clean.”
