A video from the UK shows Indian devotees performing Ganesh Visarjan on a river, drawing widespread attention online.

A video posted by Sandeep Anthwal on Instagram, now seen over 1.6 million times, captures devotees in vibrant traditional clothing performing Ganesh Visarjan from a boat, while swans glide gracefully around them.

The video sparked debate on social media. Some praised the display of culture abroad, calling it “heartening” and “magical,” while others raised environmental concerns, questioning river pollution and the impact on aquatic life.

Opinions ranged from admiration for preserving tradition to calls for more eco-friendly celebrations.