Google Maps Blunder: Car Drives Down Birla Temple Stairs in Jaipur, Video Goes Viral

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News18•27-01-2026, 14:00
Google Maps Blunder: Car Drives Down Birla Temple Stairs in Jaipur, Video Goes Viral
- •A car was filmed driving down and then up the stairs of Jaipur's Birla Temple on Republic Day, causing astonishment and a viral video.
- •Initially suspected as a stunt, investigations revealed the incident was due to incorrect Google Maps directions.
- •A driver, unfamiliar with Jaipur, followed Google Maps, which led him to a temple gate opening directly onto the devotee stairs.
- •Police and locals spent two hours carefully removing the car from the precarious position on the stairs.
- •The incident sparked debate on social media about Google Maps' reliability and prompted police to consider stricter vehicle movement rules in sensitive areas.
Why It Matters: A car drove down Jaipur's Birla Temple stairs due to Google Maps error, sparking safety concerns and debate.
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