Couple Converts Car Into Mobile Home for Maha Kumbh Stay; Anand Mahindra Praises Their Ingenuity
Couple Converts Car Into Mobile Home for Maha Kumbh Stay; Anand Mahindra Praises Their Ingenuity
A Karnataka family has turned heads by converting their Toyota Innova into a fully functional mobile home, spending Rs 2 lakh on the transformation. Designed for their six-month road trip and stay at the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the modified car doubles as a practical and innovative living space.
Haan, yah bilkul sach hai ki main aise sanshodhanon aur aavishkaaron se mohit hoon. lekin mujhe yah sveekaar karana hoga ki jab ve mahindra vaahan par aadhaarit hote hain to main aur bhee adhik mohit ho jaata hoon!!
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) January 23, 2025
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The makeover includes a rooftop tent costing Rs 1 lakh and a fully equipped kitchen for another Rs 1 lakh. To ensure self-sufficiency, the family also installed a solar panel to meet their energy requirements.
The unique design caught the attention of Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, who is known for his admiration of creative innovations. Sharing his thoughts in Hindi, Mahindra said, “Yes, it is absolutely true that I am fascinated by such modifications and inventions. But I have to admit that when I depend on Mahindra vehicles, I become even more fascinated.”
The video of this mobile home has gone viral, earning widespread praise online. Social media users applauded the family’s creativity, with many calling it a perfect example of Indian “jugaad” (innovative thinking). Comments poured in, hailing the project as the ultimate “camping van” and admiring the couple for living the van life dream.
This heartwarming story highlights how innovation and resourcefulness can turn ordinary vehicles into extraordinary homes, inspiring audiences across the globe.
