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MP: 13 priests injured in fire in 'garba griha' of Mahakal Temple in Ujjain

Eyewitnesses said the fire broke out while 'gulal' was being thrown as part of a religious ceremony

A magisterial probe has been ordered into the fire incident (representative image) (photo: IANS)
A magisterial probe has been ordered into the fire incident (representative image) (photo: IANS) IANS

Thirteen priests were injured in a fire that broke out in the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, 25 March during 'bhasma aarti', an official said.

The blaze took place in the 'garba griha' (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple, Ujjain Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh said.

"Thirteen priests suffered burn injuries and are being treated in the district hospital here. A magisterial probe has been ordered," Singh added.

Eyewitnesses said the fire broke out while 'gulal' (coloured powder used during rituals ands Holi) was being thrown as part of a religious ceremony.

More updates to follow.

Published: 25 Mar 2024, 9:26 AM IST

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Published: 25 Mar 2024, 9:26 AM IST