The Ganapati idol
People queued for hours for a glimpse of the idol, as word spread rapidly across the region about what devotees called “Bappa’s tears”. As the incident happened just before Ganeshotsav, many villagers are seeing it as a miracle,” said resident Subhash Washikar, who visited the temple after watching videos of the phenomenon on social media. “The quantity of water oozing from the idol’s eye was significant. For many devotees, the sight carried deep emotional significance, reinforcing faith and drawing people from neighbouring areas. However, experts urged caution and called for a scientific examination before conclusions are drawn.
Some worshippers were seen folding hands before the idol, while others attempted to record the occurrence on their phones. Water-like liquid oozing from the Ganesh idol’s eye The Ganapati idol Water-like liquid oozing from the Ganesh idol’s eye The Ganapati idol Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar : A day after videos, purportedly showing water-like liquid oozing from the left eye of a Ganapati idol at an old temple in Dharashiv’s Pathrud village, were widely circulated online, thousands flocked to the shrine on Tuesday, with many describing the occurrence as an emotional and divine sign ahead of Ganeshotsav.
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Architect Ajay Kulkarni, an expert associated with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), said natural processes could offer a plausible explanation. A detailed scientific investigation is needed,” he said. “If there is a water source at a shallow depth beneath the idol, capillary action could cause moisture to rise and emerge through the material. The Dharashiv district administration could not be reached for comment. Download the TOI App.