A Lord Ganesha idol topples during a Ganeshotsav procession in Nalasopara West, Maharashtra, after heavy rain and strong winds affect the trolley carrying it. Reports say the idol falls while devotees try to cover it with plastic sheets as weather turns suddenly.
Across outlets, accounts describe brief panic as a few devotees are briefly trapped underneath or beneath the fallen idol. Local residents and other procession members quickly lift and rescue those affected. Authorities confirm that the incident does not result in serious injuries, with devotees reported as escaping unhurt or sustaining only minor scrapes.
After the idol is recovered and checked, it continues the procession toward Moregaon and/or is transported to local mandal premises, depending on the reporting. One outlet notes the idol appears undamaged, while another emphasizes that a video of the accident circulates on social media, highlighting the momentary chaos during the rain.
