Divine encounter: devotee stands firm after Ganesha ‘milk miracle’

WHEN Ashron Ramfol’s Ganesha statue appeared to consume milk during Navaratri prayers, he faced widespread scepticism when the story was published online.

- MONISHKA GOVENDER

Despite the backlash, the businessman remains steadfast in his faith, describing the experience as a “profound sign of grace” that has only strengthened his devotion.

What began as a routine ritual at the start of Navaratri last Monday, quickly turned into a miracle for the Ramfol family.

Ramfol, 44, formerly of Reservoir Hills, recently relocated with his wife Monique Weideman, 28 and son Nathan, 12, to the North West province.

“Last Monday was the first day in our new home in Klerksdorp, and also the start of Navaratri. That morning, I offered milk to our Ganesha murti on a spoon. Normally, I would drop it at Ganesha’s feet or offer it to the Shiva Lingam.

“But for reasons beyond my understanding, I offered it directly to his trunk, as if feeding Lord Ganesha himself. To my astonishment, the milk seemed to disappear into the trunk.

“At first, I thought the milk I had offered had spilt, but then I noticed more of it vanishing, as if it had evaporated into nothing,” he said.

He said he hesitated to tell his wife and son, afraid they would think he had lost his mind.

“Yet when Monique offered the milk herself, she was equally amazed. Our son Nathan witnessed it too.

“We continued offering milk and recording videos, and every time, the phenomenon repeated. The experience was profoundly moving, filled with peace, love and an undeniable sense of divine presence,” he said.