Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Ganesha Idol Topples During Rain in Nallasopara, Devotees Safe
A large Ganesha idol fell in Nallasopara after sudden rain started.
Devotees were moving it from a workshop.
They quickly tried to cover it with plastic sheets.
While doing this, some people lost their balance.
The idol fell and briefly frightened people nearby.
Four or five devotees were shown under it in a video.
They had only minor scrapes and no serious injuries were reported.
Local residents helped lift the idol and move it to the mandal premises.
A Ganesha idol toppled in Nallasopara’s Yashwant Gaurav area on September 12, 2026.
The incident occurred between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm after sudden rain began.
Devotees reportedly lost their balance while trying to cover the idol with plastic sheets.
A video showed four to five devotees beneath the fallen structure, but no serious injuries were reported.
Residents helped recover the idol, which was later taken to the local mandal premises.
- Who
- Four to five devotees and a Ganesha idol were involved; local residents assisted afterward.
- What
- A Ganesha idol toppled while devotees attempted to cover it during sudden rain.
- When
- September 12, 2026, between approximately 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
- Where
- Yashwant Gaurav in Nallasopara, near Fan Fiesta Theatre, according to the reports.
- Why
- Sudden rain prompted a hurried attempt to cover the idol, during which devotees reportedly lost their balance.
- Location
- Yashwant Gaurav, Nallasopara
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Approximate time
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Cause described
- Devotees lost their balance while covering the idol during sudden rain
- People affected
- Four to five devotees
- Injuries
- Minor scrapes; no severe injuries reported
- Outcome
- The idol was recovered and transported to the local mandal premises