Video: Goddess Saraswati delivered in a bag? Kolkata video sparks online buzz

Social media often turns small, everyday moments into bigger conversations, especially during festivals. This Saraswati Puja, one such moment from Kolkata, has quietly gone viral and sparked a wide online discussion. A short video shared on Instagram has drawn attention not for its length but for what people noticed in it.The clip has already received close to two million views. It begins on a normal note. A delivery agent is seen riding his scooter through the streets, appearing to be on a regular work trip. At first glance, there is nothing unusual. But as the video continues, viewers begin to notice what he is carrying in his large delivery bag.As the footage moves ahead, another person on a two-wheeler follows the delivery agent. On closer look, it becomes clear that the bag does not contain food or regular packages. Inside the bag is an idol of Goddess Saraswati.The idol was kept carefully, with newspapers on its face. This surprised many people. Normally, people buy idols from shops and take them home themselves. Seeing one come in a bag was unusual.The video quickly led to a wide range of reactions on social media.“Kaliyug hai (laughing and crying face emojis),” one user wrote.Another comment read, “What times are we living in? Goddess is arriving online. What has happened to the Goddess’s traditional vehicle?”A different user joked, “Even the Goddess is using Rapido.”Someone else added, “Modern problems, modern solutions.”At the same time, several users criticized the tone of the discussion and defended the delivery agent.“Now people are even trolling the idol. Maybe this guy is taking it to his own home for the puja,” one person said.Another comment read, “This is why nobody respects our religion.”Saraswati Puja is celebrated on Basant Panchami, which is being observed this year on January 23. The festival marks the arrival of spring and is linked to renewal and abundance.People worship Goddess Saraswati for knowledge, wisdom, and creativity. At this time, days get longer, the weather gets warmer, and flowers start to bloom as winter ends.Disclaimer: The video and reactions mentioned in this article are based on content circulating on social media. The Times of India has not verified the authenticity of the video, and the views expressed by users are their own.Thumb image: Instagram