At least 13 people were injured in a fire at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday, March 25 morning.
#WATCH | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh | 13 people injured in a fire that broke out in the 'garbhagriha' of Mahakal Temple during bhasma aarti today. Holi celebrations were underway here when the incident occurred. The injured have been admitted to District Hospital.
(Earlier visuals… pic.twitter.com/cIUSlRirwo— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2024
'Bhasma Aarti' was being performed at the temple on the occasion of Holi.
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh | 'Bhasma Aarti' performed at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on the occasion of Holi. pic.twitter.com/wKQJgEnwaM
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) March 25, 2024
The incident occurred when Holi celebrations were underway.
"Fourteen priests suffered burn injuries. Some are being treated in the district hospital here, while eight have sought treatment in Indore. A magisterial probe has been ordered. It will be conducted by Zila Panchayat CEO Mrinal Meena and Additional Collector Anukool Jain and a report will be submitted in three days," Ujjain Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh told PTI.
"The fire started as 'gulal' (coloured powder used during rituals) fell on the puja thali that contained burning 'kapoor' (camphor). It later spread on the floor and turned into a blaze," he said. The incident has been captured by CCTV cameras installed in the temple, an official said.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announced that those injured would receive financial aid of ₹1 lakh each along with access to top-notch medical care at no cost. Furthermore, the CM pledged that the administration would exert every possible effort to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
In a post on social media platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The incident that happened in Mahakal temple of Ujjain is very painful. I wish for the speedy recovery of all the devotees injured in this incident. The local administration is engaged in every possible help to the victims under the supervision of the state government."
(Edited by : Amrita)
First Published: Mar 25, 2024 8:45 AM IST
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