93-Year-Old Buys Mangalsutra for Wife, Jeweller's Kindness Goes Viral: Here’s All About The Heartwarming Incident

In a world often consumed by materialism, a simple yet powerful gesture of love between an elderly couple from Maharashtra has taken the internet by storm. A 93-year-old farmer, Nivrutti Shinde, recently walked into a jewellery store with his wife, Shantabai, to buy a mangalsutra. What unfolded inside the store touched millions online. Scroll down below to watch the heartwarming video and story.

Mistaken Identity Turned Into A Beautiful Moment

Dressed modestly and appearing weary from their journey, the couple was initially mistaken by store staff as being in need of financial help. But hearts melted when Shinde gently revealed that he wanted to purchase the sacred ornament for his wife. The humble farmer handed over ₹1,120, all he had, hoping to buy the mangalsutra as a gift.

A gold mangalsutra is purchased by an elderly couple on a pilgrimage to Pandharpur from a jewelry store. Unaware of the cost, the wife naively offers her meager savings.

"Please keep your money. Just bless me, and may Lord Pandurang bless us all," the shopkeeper replied.
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— Akanksha Ojha (@obsolete_utopia) June 17, 2025

The Jeweller’s Response That Won Hearts

The shop owner, deeply moved by Shinde’s gesture and sincerity, refused to take the full amount. “He gave me ₹1,120, saying he wanted to buy a mangalsutra for his wife. I just took ₹20 as a token and gave them the ornament,” said the owner, overwhelmed by the couple’s love.

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Who Are Nivrutti And Shantabai?

Hailing from Ambhora Jahagir village in Jalna district, the couple are farmers currently on a foot pilgrimage to Pandharpur for the sacred Ashadhi Ekadashi festival. Despite their age and challenges, they walk together, supporting one another every step of the way. Locals describe them as inseparable and self-reliant, occasionally receiving help from kind-hearted strangers.

The Internet Reacts With Love

A video capturing the moment has gone viral, amassing over 2 crore views on social media. Users flooded the comments with admiration for both the couple and the jeweller. One wrote, “This is the soul of Bharat.” Another commented, “Extremely moved by the generosity.,proved humanity is still alive.These kinds of People make the globe rotate. May Allah bless the gentleman owner and his family.”

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In a world that often values grand gestures, the story of Nivrutti and Shantabai proves that it’s the purest intentions that leave the deepest mark.

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