How a boatman earned ₹30 crore in 45 days at the Maha Kumbh

A wooden boat glided smoothly towards Sangam — the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and invisible Saraswati. Chants of “Har Har Gange” blended with the gentle splash of oars. At the helm was Pintu Mahara, guiding his passengers towards their spiritual rendezvous and his destiny towards prosperity.
For Pintu and his kin, the 45-day Maha Kumbh was not just a gathering of millions — it was a tide of fortune that lifted their once-struggling family to uncharted heights.