In a surprising turn of events at Mathura’s renowned Banke Bihari temple on Monday morning, devotees flocked to collect water dripping from a sculpted elephant, believing it to be ‘Charan Amrit’—a sacred offering blessed by the deities.
This peculiar practice attracted attention and stirred up a mix of devotion and concern among attendees.
Footage of the scene quickly spread across social media, showcasing the enthusiastic worshippers drinking the water, completely unaware of its true source.
The spectacle prompted diverse reactions online, with some lauding the deep faith of the devotees, while others raised alarms about the potential health risks associated with consuming what they thought was holy water.
Investigation Reveals Temple Caretakers’ Surprising Truth About Spectacle
IANS conducted an investigation to uncover the truth behind the spectacle, speaking with temple ‘Sevaks’ (caretakers) who made a startling revelation.
According to the sevaks, the water that the devotees believed to be ‘Charan Amrit’ was actually condensation from the temple’s air conditioning unit, rather than any divine blessing.
Dinesh Goswami, one of the temple sevaks, stated, “We respect the faith people have in God but it’s essential to inform them. The water they believe to be ‘Charan Amrit’ is actually just water from the AC. The real ‘Charan Amrit’ would contain ingredients like Tulsi and rose petals.”
Mohan Goswami, another sevak, echoed this sentiment, stressing the importance of raising awareness among the temple-goers about the true nature of the water.
This revelation has sparked significant controversy, leading to outrage among devotees who felt misled.
Keshav Dev, a concerned worshipper, expressed his dismay, saying, “We come here with deep faith, and now this news breaks our hearts. The temple must prevent people from consuming this water, believing it to be divine.”
Another devotee, Kanha, added, “We consider ‘Jal’ sacred. If it’s just AC water, it’s unsafe.”
While the initial reactions of curiosity and surprise turned to disappointment and anger upon discovering the truth, many devotees are now demanding accountability from the temple authorities for failing to inform them about the origins of the water.
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