The video, originating from the Sai Samarpan Cha Raja pandal, shows the rat approaching the stage where Lord Ganesha’s idol is situated. It captures the rat bowing before the idol and then taking a piece of the prasad. The footage was shared by the pandal’s official Instagram page and has since gone viral, amassing over nine million views for the prayer segment and about one lakh views for the modak-eating clip.
Reactions to the video have been overwhelmingly positive. Many viewers expressed their admiration for the rat’s respectful behavior, with comments praising the gesture and reflecting on the broader theme of respecting all creatures. One comment highlighted the contrast between the reverence shown to the rat during the festival and the common disregard for it outside of these times, urging people to value every animal consistently.
