Ganesh Idol Falls on Devotees During Rain in Nallasopara
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On September 12, 2026, during the Ganeshotsav celebrations in the Yashwant Gaurav area of Nallasopara, Maharashtra, a Lord Ganesha idol collapsed onto a group of devotees as sudden rain forced them to cover the idol with plastic sheets. The incident occurred between 6:00 and 7:00 pm, and four to five people were trapped but later escaped unharmed. The event highlighted the risks of large public processions in inclement weather.
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- Center (2): ABP Live English, Free Press Journal
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- Ganesh Idol Topples Onto Devotees Amid Rain In Maharashtra's Nalasopara, 4 Trapped — ABP Live English (center)
- Bhuleshwarcha Raja Mandal To Celebrate Ganeshotsav Simply After 22-Foot Idol Collapse Killed Two Devotees — Free Press Journal (center)
- Ganeshotsav 2026: Ganesha Idol Topples During Rain In Nallasopara; 4-5 Devotees Escape Unhurt | VIDEO — Free Press Journal (center)
- Nallasopara: Ganesha Idol Topples During Rain Cover Setup, 4-5 Devotees Escape Unhurt | VIDEO — Free Press Journal (center)