Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Two Ganesh Idols Topple During Maharashtra Processions
Two Ganesh idols fell during processions in Maharashtra.
The incidents happened on Saturday evening before Ganesh Chaturthi.
In Nalasopara, rain and strong winds made the trolley carrying an idol unstable.
People were trying to protect the idol with a plastic sheet when it fell.
One report said several people were briefly trapped underneath, but another report said nobody was injured.
The Nalasopara idol did not break.
In Bhayander, another idol fell and broke during its procession.
A young man was reportedly hurt in that accident.
Two Ganesh idol accidents were reported Saturday evening in Palghar and Thane districts ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.
In Nalasopara, heavy rain and gusty winds destabilized a trolley as devotees tried to cover the idol with a tarpaulin.
Reports differ on the Nalasopara location, identifying it as Nalasopara West or Nalasopara East.
One report said four to five people were briefly trapped, while police said nobody was injured and the idol remained intact.
In Bhayander West, an idol fell and broke near Golden Nest Chowk, injuring a young man, according to eyewitnesses.
- Who
- Volunteers and devotees transporting Ganesh idols; a young man was reportedly injured in Bhayander.
- What
- Two Ganesh idols fell during separate arrival processions; one remained intact and the other broke.
- When
- Saturday evening, shortly before Ganesh Chaturthi; one report says the festival starts September 14, while another says celebrations begin the following day.
- Where
- Nalasopara in Palghar district and Bhayander West in Thane district, Maharashtra; reports differ on whether the Nalasopara incident occurred in the East or West area.
- Why
- The Nalasopara trolley became unstable during heavy rain and strong winds while devotees tried to cover the idol; the cause of the Bhayander fall was not stated.
Report of People Trapped
Police Report of No Injuries
Nalasopara casualties
Report of People Trapped
One report said four to five devotees were briefly trapped beneath the fallen idol before residents rescued them, with no serious injuries reported.
Police Report of No Injuries
Senior Police Inspector Vishal Walvi was quoted as saying nobody was injured in the incident.
Nalasopara location
Report of People Trapped
One account placed the incident in Nalasopara West.
Police Report of No Injuries
Another account placed it in Nalasopara East, near Fun Fiesta Theater.
- Incidents
- Two Ganesh idol falls were reported.
- Nalasopara weather
- Heavy rain and gusty or strong winds accompanied the procession.
- Nalasopara outcome
- The idol remained intact; one report said several people were briefly trapped, while police reported no injuries.
- Nalasopara location
- Reports identify the area as Nalasopara East near Fun Fiesta Theater or Nalasopara West.
- Bhayander location
- Near Golden Nest Chowk in Bhayander West, Thane district.
- Bhayander outcome
- The idol broke and a young man was reportedly injured.
- Festival timing
- The incidents occurred shortly before Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
