India, June 11 -- A video recently went viral on social media where people were seen frantically worshipping a tree, believing it was emitting holy water.

The incident occurred in Pune's Pimpri's Premlok Park area.

The Gulmohar tree became a focus of devotion in the city, with a large number of people gathering close to the spot to offer garlands, turmeric, vermilion, and flowers to the tree trunk.

Some videos showed people, believing the water had divine qualities, taking a sip of the water.

Ending the act of superstition, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) officials reportedly visited the spot and discovered that the water was coming out from a leaked pipe.

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