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100-Year-Old Chaiti Durga Temple Submerged as Ganga Swells in Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 04:36 PM
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The historic Chaiti Durga temple, a century old, has been engulfed by the raging waters of the Ganga in Bihar.
The Chaiti Durga temple, a landmark of about a hundred years, is now under water as the Ganga river surged into its raging phase in Bihar. Local reports indicate that the temple, dedicated to the goddess Durga, has been completely submerged by the floodwaters.
Authorities are monitoring the situation, but no details on damage to the structure or any rescue operations have been released yet. The incident highlights the vulnerability of heritage sites situated along the riverbanks during periods of high flow.
The submergence of the temple adds to concerns about preserving cultural monuments in flood-prone zones, prompting calls for better protective measures.
Further updates are expected as the water levels recede and officials assess the impact on the historic shrine.
The incident has drawn attention from devotees and heritage conservationists alike, who are awaiting information on the temple's condition.
Authorities are monitoring the situation, but no details on damage to the structure or any rescue operations have been released yet. The incident highlights the vulnerability of heritage sites situated along the riverbanks during periods of high flow.
The submergence of the temple adds to concerns about preserving cultural monuments in flood-prone zones, prompting calls for better protective measures.
Further updates are expected as the water levels recede and officials assess the impact on the historic shrine.
The incident has drawn attention from devotees and heritage conservationists alike, who are awaiting information on the temple's condition.