A firecracker accident during a Theyyam performance at a temple in Kasaragod, Kerala, left 154 people injured, including eight with serious burns. Three suspects have been arrested, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating the incident. The accident raises questions about safety protocols and legal permissions for the firework display.
A crown gifted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Bangladesh in 2021 was reportedly stolen. CCTV footage shows a man entering the temple, allegedly removing the crown, and leaving. The incident has sparked concern and prompted authorities to investigate.
The Karnataka government has directed all temples in the state to use only Nandini Ghee, produced by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), for making ‘Prasada’ after a controversy erupted over the use of animal fat in Tirupati temple laddoos. The decision follows allegations by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu that subpar ingredients were used during the previous administration. This move aims to ensure the quality of ‘Prasada’ and address concerns regarding the use of animal fat in religious offerings.
A stampede at the Baba Siddharth Temple in Makhdumpur, Jehanabad district of Bihar, on Monday morning resulted in the deaths of at least seven people and injuries to nine others. The situation is now under control, according to the district magistrate. Officials are investigating the incident and gathering details about the victims.
