31 years ago, Ganesha ‘drank’ milk and India went viral: How a September 21, 1995 claim spread from temple to temple, crossed borders within hours and became a global story without social media

In 1995, a fascinating phenomenon swept across India when Ganesha idols were believed to have consumed milk, igniting fervor among devotees. Temples experienced massive influxes of worshippers, while milk vanished from store shelves in no time. This incredible event gained momentum through traditional communication channels, with scientists later attributing the occurrence to capillary action and surface tension.