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Whip-smart idolaters

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By News of the Weird

Published January 29, 2026

Whip-smart idolaters

Devotees at the Shri Banke Bihari Mandir temple in Uttar Pradesh rushed to collect water dripping from an elephant-shaped spout on the wall, believing it to be Charan Amrit, or holy water from the feet of Lord Krishna.

Alas, News18 reported, it was merely condensation from an air conditioning system in the temple.

Some people caught the water in their hands or placed it on their heads.

Even when confronted with the truth, devotees merely smiled and continued collecting the water. [News18, 11/4/2024]