Ganesha idol found in Shivamogga while clearing civic body site

SHIVAMOGGA: An idol of Lord Ganesha was found when cleaning work was being undertaken on land belonging to the Shivamogga City Corporation on Tuesday.

The land was being cleared to take up some construction.

The civic body officials were clearing the land in Seegehatti Layout using earthmovers, to take up some construction activity. When digging work was going on, an idol of Lord Ganesha was found, much to the surprise of everyone.

Some locals even offered puja to the idol.

As news spread, locals started arriving there to take a look at the idol and even offered prayers. They even insisted that a temple be built at the spot and the idol installed there.

Locals are demanding that a temple be constructed at the site.