{
  "id": 965289,
  "title": "'Don’t Compare Me With Monalisa': Viral Kanwar Yatra Woman Manasi Thakur Speaks Out - WATCH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/dont-compare-me-with-monalisa-viral-kanwar-yatra-woman-manasi-thakur",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T05:18:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/dont-compare-me-with-monalisa-viral-kanwar-yatra-woman-manasi-thakur-speaks-out-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mansi Thakur, also known as Mansi Rajput, has been making waves in August 2026 by undertaking a grueling 180-kilometre Kanwar Yatra while carrying a heavy 61-litre kanwar. Her distinctive brown eyes had already caught the attention of social media users who made comparisons to Monalisa, another woman who gained internet fame during a religious gathering.\n\nResponding to the comparisons and her rising popularity, Mansi made it clear in a recent interview that she does not want to be associated with Monalisa. She stated, \"I should not be associated with Monalisa. I am a Sanatani and a devotee of Mahadev.\" Mansi wishes to be recognized for her unwavering devotion to Lord Shiva and not for being compared to another viral personality.\n\nMansi also spoke about Monalisa's marriage, expressing her disagreement with it. She said, \"Monalisa married a Muslim man, and I am against it. I am representing my Hindu faith.\" Her controversial remarks have generated online discussions, particularly as Mansi continues to gain attention for her religious journey and social media presence.\n\nBorn in Uttar Pradesh, Mansi is carrying the 61-litre kanwar in her Kewad. Her eyes have been compared to those of Monalisa, who went viral in 2025. Mansi claims that boys who dismiss girls as incapable now see her capabilities. She mentioned that she passed several exams like the UP Police but achieved her success due to reservation benefits.\n\nMansi emphasized that she wants people to recognize her by her own identity and the Kanwar Yatra that brought her renewed attention. She stated, \"I am Mansi Thakur. I should be called the viral ‘Sherni’ of the Kanwar Yatra, Mansi Rajput.\" Her remarkable journey, during which she carried the 61-litre kanwar and walked around 180 kilometres, has further increased her visibility online. While initially known for her appearance and comparisons with Monalisa, Mansi is now seeking to establish a separate identity centered around her devotion to Lord Shiva and the Kanwar Yatra.",
  "summary": "Mansi Thakur, also known as Mansi Rajput, has been making headlines in August 2026 for undertaking a challenging 180-kilometre Kanwar Yatra while carrying a massive 61-litre kanwar. She also attracted attention on social media for her distinctive brown eyes. Mansi had earlier gone viral during the Mahakumbh, where several social media users compared her appearance with Monalisa, another woman who…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mansi Thakur undertakes 180-kilometre Kanwar Yatra with 61-litre kanwar",
    "Social media compares her eyes to Monalisa's, sparking controversy",
    "Mansi rejects Monalisa comparisons, emphasizes Hindu faith"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mansi Thakur seeks to shift focus from physical comparisons with Monalisa to her own identity as a devotee of Lord Shiva and her remarkable Kanwar Yatra journey.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}