14 priests injured in massive fire at Ujjain’s Mahakaleswar temple on holi
Mangalore Today News Network
Madhya Pradesh, March 25, 2024: At least 14 priests were injured after a fire broke out at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain on Monday, officials said.
The fire occurred during the bhasma aarti inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple on the occassion of Holi. Eyewitnesses said the fire broke out while gulaal was being thrown.
#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.
— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2024
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"The fire broke out during bhasma aarti in the ’garbhagriha’. A magisterial probe has been ordered. Their medical treatment is underway," District collector Neeraj Singh said.
The injured including temple staff and the chief priest of Sanjay Guru were rushed to a nearby hospital. No casualties have been reported.
Courtesy: NDTV