UP Cop Worships Floodwater Entering His House, Calls It 'Mother Ganga' | Video

Last Updated:August 03, 2025, 11:25 IST

UP police officer Chandradeep Nishad worshipped floodwater in his house, calling it 'mother Ganga'. His viral videos show him offering milk and flowers.

UP Cop Worships Floodwater Entering His House

In a bizarre incident reported from Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, a police officer worshipped the floodwater that entered into his house. The video of him offering milk and flower to the floodwater went viral. Several regions across North India are witnessing severe waterlogging due to incessant rains.

The officer, Chandradeep Nishad, shared two videos on his Instagram account. He can be seen worshipping the floodwater and swimming in it. While wearing his police uniform, Nishad offered milk and flowers to the waterlogged street and called it ‘mother Ganga’. In the video, he can be heard chanting, “Jai Ganga Maiya ki" (Hail Mother Ganga).

“Mother Ganga arrived at our house while leaving for duty this morning. Got blessings by worshiping Maa Ganga at my doorstep. Hail Mother Ganga," he wrote in the video caption.

As per Nishad’s Instagram Bio, he is UP police swimming champion. His bio reads, “PSO Hon’ble Justice High Court Allahabad, national swimmer & UP Police swimming champion."

The police officer shared two videos online within a gap of one day. In the first video, floodwater is outside his house and he is offering milk and rose petals to it. In the second video, the water entered his house and he can be seen taking dips in the water.

Internet gave mixed reactions to the video, while some users expressed concerns over the waterlogged street, some praised Nishad’s faith.

Ganga Swells To Danger Mark In Varanasi

The levels of Ganga river has risen in Varanasi. The Varuna River, a key tributary, has taken a fierce form due to the swelling Ganga, resulting into evacuations along its banks as water begins entering residential areas

At the same time, the Ganga River has reached close to the danger mark because of the incessant rains. According to the Central Water Commission, the river is currently flowing at 69.98 metres, which is very close to the 71.26-metre danger mark in Varanasi.

Location :

Prayagraj, India, India

First Published:

August 03, 2025, 11:25 IST

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