When you are reeling under the sweltering heat of Indian summer, a sip of fresh, cold water is equivalent to a kiss of life. In states like Rajasthan, where the heat is stifling and drinking water is scarce, the stifling heat can turn from a source of discomfort to something deadly. For the past 21 years, he has been nothing short of a life saviour for parched travellers/tourists in Rajasthan. For the past 21 years, Thana Ram has been serving drinking water to tourists…. Absolutely free of cost.With nothing more than a supply of drinking water and a compassionate spirit, he has devoted more than twenty years to helping others. Day after day, Ram, who is a resident of the village Hudda Ki Dhani, in Barmer, Rajasthan, has selflessly offered free drinking water to pedestrians, truckers, daily-wage workers, and travelers passing through the area. His unwavering commitment to serving strangers without expecting anything in return reflects a deep sense of humanity and kindness. Over the years, his simple yet meaningful act has provided comfort and relief to countless people, especially those enduring long journeys or harsh weather conditions A heartwarming moment of Ram handing bottles to water to tourists in a bus was shared by YouTuber Mohan Baliyara on his Instagram page and went viral. The video gained traction after it was shared by positivity portal The Better India on its Instagram page. Many were awed at Ram’s selfless gesture. One Instagram user wrote: “Sweet.. what a wonderful man! And in the same breath- lazy passengers making an elderly man run around in the heat, instead of helping him or helping themselves…”Another wrote: “People like Thana Ram have kept humanity alive.”Another observed that real heroes do not always wear a cape. “People like him are the real heroes..” the comment read.