Woman Mistaken for Goddess After Viral Video of Walking on Water

Viral Video Sparks Misunderstanding

In New Delhi, the phenomenon of misleading claims on social media is not a new occurrence. Numerous instances have emerged where individuals have been misled by posts circulating online. A recent incident from Madhya Pradesh highlights this issue, where a woman was revered as a goddess after a video of her purportedly walking on water went viral.

The footage, which originated from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, depicted an elderly woman walking in the Narmada River. The video was shared with claims that she was performing a miracle by walking on water. Following the video's circulation, many individuals flocked to see her, with some even beginning to worship her.

Woman Clarifies the Truth
As the situation escalated, the woman decided to clarify the reality behind the video. She explained that the area of the river where she was walking had shallow water. She is not a goddess, nor is there any miracle involved. The woman stated that she was simply performing a ritual walk out of her devotion. She also mentioned that she often provides traditional remedies to those who are injured. When paths were unavailable, she would wade through the river, sometimes in water up to her chest, as she has some swimming skills. Despite her explanations, the narrative of 'miracle' and 'Narmada Ma' continued to spread, attracting crowds eager to meet her.