Hundreds throng to Dongri to witness 'miracle' after residents claim water oozing from crucifix improved eyesight
Hundreds throng to Dongri to witness 'miracle' after residents claim water oozing from crucifix improved eyesight
In a reminder of Ganesha idols drinking milk in 1995, water was seen oozing out of a 100-year-old crucifix at Umerkhadi, Dongri, last evening.
Hundreds of people living in and around Dongri flocked to witness the 'miracle' as locals claimed that the 'holy water' helped clear vision.
The hullabaloo began when 62-year-old Janardhan Waghmare said his eyesight improved after drinking the water and he no longer needed to use spectacles.
"Few of us saw water droplets seeping from the cross. Curious to know its source, we checked to see if there was a leakage around.
I tasted the water and put a few droplets on my eyes, thinking of it as a gift from Almighty," said Waghmare.
"I went home and took a nap. Once I woke up, I realised that I could see clearly. For me, it's a miracle," he added.
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Seeing is Believing: Janardhan Waghmare's claim that the water improved his vision drew devotees to the spot. |
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Another testimonyA middle-aged Vishwasram Solanki, a resident of Dongri, stood testimony to what Waghmare claimed.
"I was short sighted and found it difficult to read small fonts on hoardings, but only a sip of water helped clear my vision," he said.
However, Anthony Gonsalves, who looks after the maintenance of the crucifix, told MiD DAY that it was too early to label the incident a miracle.
"We are being cautious; it's too early to say it's a miracle.
We would like to wait for a day or two to see if there is any scientific reasoning behind the incident," he added.u00a0 The crucifix stands outside Gonsalves's shop.
Past miraclesSeptember 1995: Ganesha idols (above) were seen absorbing milk and water offered to it
August 21, 2006: Once again, Ganesha idols were seen 'drinking' milk, which scientists said was due to surface tension
August 18, 2006: Thousands flocked to Mahim Creek (above), after devotees claimed that the sea water had turned sweet. Scientists said the water had been diluted by rain
June 27, 2008: At St Michaels' Church in Mahim, popularly known as Mahim Church, a photo of Lord Jesus Christ, was seen "bleeding". Father Doneth D'Souza from the St Michael's church said it wasn't a miracle.
Rs 40The per litre price at which milk was sold in Mumbai the day Lord Ganesha was 'drinking' milk in 1995
