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Religion
Sadhus Unable to Lift Ganesh Idol, Siddhi Vinayak Installed at Kunda Beach for Ganesh Chaturthi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 05:36 PM
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During Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Kunda beach in Madhya Pradesh, a group of sadhus could not lift the Ganesh idol, which was then placed as Siddhi Vinayak on the shore.
Kunda beach in Madhya Pradesh became the focal point of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities when a group of sadhus attempted to lift a newly crafted Ganesh idol but were unable to do so. The failed attempt was witnessed by local devotees gathered for the celebration.
Instead of discarding the idol, organizers positioned it on the shoreline as Siddhi Vinayak, a form of Lord Ganesha revered for granting success. The placement was carried out with traditional rituals and received approval from the attending priests.
Local authorities reported that the incident did not cause any disturbance and that the event proceeded smoothly, with devotees offering prayers to the Siddhi Vinayak idol throughout the day.
The episode highlights the community's adaptability in maintaining religious observances despite unexpected challenges during the festival.
No injuries or disputes were reported, and the beach remained open to the public for the remainder of the celebrations.
Instead of discarding the idol, organizers positioned it on the shoreline as Siddhi Vinayak, a form of Lord Ganesha revered for granting success. The placement was carried out with traditional rituals and received approval from the attending priests.
Local authorities reported that the incident did not cause any disturbance and that the event proceeded smoothly, with devotees offering prayers to the Siddhi Vinayak idol throughout the day.
The episode highlights the community's adaptability in maintaining religious observances despite unexpected challenges during the festival.
No injuries or disputes were reported, and the beach remained open to the public for the remainder of the celebrations.