Lord Krishna statue found during Chhath Ghat excavation in Katihar
Workers discovered the metal idol while digging soil at the JK Gola premises in Bihar to expand the area for the Chhath festival.
A statue of Lord Krishna was discovered during excavation work for a Chhath Ghat at the JK Gola premises in Daulat Ram Chowk, Katihar, according to ANI and Bhaskar English. Workers digging the soil spotted a shiny metal object buried underground while constructing an artificial Chhath Ghat ahead of the festival.
The discovery has attracted a large number of devotees to the site. Some local residents believe the idol is made of Ashtadhatu, an alloy of eight metals, though its metal composition and age have not been officially confirmed.
The JK Gola premises have hosted various religious programmes, including Bhagwat Katha and devotional music, featuring personalities such as Jaya Kishori, Lakhbir Singh Lakha, and Acharya Gaurav Krishna Swami. Residents have also recalled previous incidents where walls on the premises reportedly collapsed, including one during Durga Puja, though no connection to the statue has been confirmed.
Local residents have requested that the administration and the Archaeology Department conduct an investigation to determine the history, origin, and age of the statue. Police are monitoring the situation to prevent the spread of rumours.
The statue has been placed inside a Shiva temple on the premises following verbal instructions from officials. Decisions regarding the idol will be taken after discussions with local priests and scholars.