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Ancient Indian temple collapses into Ganges River from riverbank erosion

The region’s only ancient temple was swallowed by the Ganges River as flood conditions and riverbank erosion worsen in India.

Published: 3:57pm, 8 Sep 2026Updated: 3:57pm, 8 Sep 2026

A 175-year-old temple in the Indian state of West Bengal has collapsed into the Ganges River. Despite local efforts to reinforce the area with sandbags, they were no match against the strong currents that overwhelmed the site due to severe erosion.

Ancient Indian temple collapses into Ganges River from riverbank erosion

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The region’s only ancient temple was swallowed by the Ganges River as flood conditions and riverbank erosion worsen in India.

The region’s only ancient temple was swallowed by the Ganges River as flood conditions and riverbank erosion worsen in India.