El Nino Forces Ganapati Idols to Remain on Dry Riverbed in Andhra

The annual Ganapati visarjan, a key Hindu ritual, was disrupted in Andhra Pradesh when an El Nino‑induced drought dried up the riverbed. Devotees, unable to immerse the deities in water, were forced to leave the idols on the shore. Local authorities reported that several temples had to suspend the immersion ceremony, and the idols were left for later relocation. The event highlighted the impact of climate anomalies on traditional religious practices in the region.