Karnataka: Ganesha, Gowri idols stolen from pandal in Mandya

MANDYA: Ganesha and Gowri idols were stolen at Agrahara colony in KR Pete town in Mandya district on Sunday night. Locals had installed the idol, which were found to be missing. Residents said that small children installed the idols by collecting money from each house in the locality. The residents happily donated money to the children, and helped them to put the pandal and decorate it. On Saturday night, the idols of Ganesha and Gowri were stolen, while children were sleeping inside the pandal.
The residents wondered how the deities made with mud could be stolen in such a heinous manner, and what the miscreants hoped to achieve by committing the crime. “It is tough to believe that deities, which were installed by small children were stolen. The children and locals are deeply saddened due to this incident,” said residents.
“The thieves must be traced, and punished,” urged residents. Residents helped the children to install new deities, by pooling money, which brought back smiles to their faces.