At Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple, Neeraj Kumar Singh, the District Magistrate of Ujjain, revealed that a fire ignited within the sanctum sanctorum during the Bhasma Aarti ceremony. Thirteen individuals, including the priest, suffered burns in the mishap, with six of them in critical condition. All are currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital.
Fire broke out during Bhasma Aarti in Mahakal temple
A fire broke out in the sanctum sanctorum during the Bhasma Aarti of the world famous Jyotirlinga Shri Mahakaleshwar on Monday morning. 13 people including the priest got burnt. The fire broke out due to gulal being blown during the aarti.
Numerous worshipers had gathered in the temple during that period. Everyone was celebrating Holi with Mahakal. The injured servant told that someone poured gulal on the priest Sanjeev who was performing the aarti from behind. Gulal fell on the lamp. Probably the fire broke out due to the presence of chemicals in the gulal. To protect the silver wall of the sanctum sanctorum from color and gulal, flakes were placed there. The fire spread in these also.
Committee will investigate
Ujjain Collector Neeraj Singh said that all the injured have been admitted to the hospital. Nobody is serious. All are stable. Instructions have been given for a magisterial inquiry into the matter. The committee will investigate and submit its report in 3 days.
Fire broke out during worship-aarti
Mahakal temple priest Ashish Guru said that during the Bhasma Aarti, when the puja-aarti was going on, the fire broke out. By Baba’s grace no major incident has happened. I pray to Mahakal that everyone gets well.
CM’s son was in the temple at the time of the accident
At the time of the accident, thousands of people were present in the temple, who were playing Holi with Baba Mahakal. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s son Vaibhav Yadav was also in the temple at the time of the accident. It was by the grace of Baba Mahakal that the fire was controlled in time, otherwise a major accident could have happened.
These were the injured
In the accident, Bhasmarti’s chief priest Sanjay Guru, Vikas priest, Ansh Purohit, servant Mahesh Sharma, Chintaman Gehlot, Kamal Joshi, Satyanarayan Soni, Ramesh, Shubham, Vikas, Manoj Sharma, Sonu Rathore, Rajkumar Bais, Mangal and 13 servants and priests got burnt. went. The condition of six of these is said to be critical.
Nine injured in accident Indore Refle
Of the 13 priests and servants who were burnt during Bhasma Aarti at Mahakal Temple, 9 have been admitted to Aurobindo Hospital in Indore. According to the treating doctors, the condition of the priests is fine. Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya reached the hospital and met the injured to inquire about their well being and gave necessary instructions to the doctors.
CM Yadav is also reaching Indore
Dr. Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister, is en route to Indore from Bhopal by helicopter. Upon arrival in Indore, he plans to visit Aurobindo Hospital to personally meet the priests and attendants affected by the Mahakal Temple accident, and inquire about their condition.
CM Yadav called the incident sad
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav reached Aurobindo Hospital in Indore to meet the victims of Mahakal Temple fire. Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya was also present with him. CM Yadav met the injured and inquired about their condition and then also discussed with the doctors.
During this, he gave necessary instructions to the doctors. Earlier, CM Yadav had said in Bhopal that the fire incident in Mahakal temple is very sad. There will be a magisterial inquiry into the incident. I am reaching Indore and Ujjain to meet the affected people.
These 14 people were injured in the fire incident
14 people have been injured in the fire accident in Mahakal temple. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reached the district hospital of Ujjain. Where he met the injured priest and servants and inquired about their well-being.
According to the information, the Madhya Pradesh government is taking prompt action in the treatment of the injured in the fire accident that took place this morning in the Mahakal temple. On the instructions of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, eight injured in the fire accident have been admitted to Aurobindo Hospital in Indore. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reached Indore from Bhopal this morning and went straight to Aurobindo Hospital and met the injured.
During this, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav assured all the injured that they will get the best treatment. He also took information about the circumstances of the incident. During the visit of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, Urban Administration Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and Water Resources Minister Tulsi Ram Silavat and other public representatives were also present. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav then left for Ujjain.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given his reaction regarding the fire incident in Mahakal temple of Ujjain. He tweeted and said that the incident that happened in Mahakal temple of Ujjain is very painful. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured devotees. Under the guidance of the state government, the local administration is providing all possible help to the injured.
PM Modi gave instructions to CM Mohan, said- make arrangements so that such incident does not happen again.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav postponed the Holi Milan ceremony to be held at CM House today. He reached Indore from Bhopal to meet the injured. After this he came to Ujjain and inquired about the condition of the injured. After meeting the injured in Ujjain, the Chief Minister announced to give Rs 1 lakh each to all the injured. He said that the Prime Minister and the President have also taken information about the incident. The Prime Minister has asked to investigate the matter and make arrangements to prevent such incidents from happening again.
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CM Mohan Yadav said- All the injured will be treated in Indore, the injured will get compensation of one lakh.
The longstanding tradition of celebrating the colorful festival of Holi at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple took a somber turn today as 14 individuals suffered burns during the Bhasma Aarti. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, arriving in Ujjain from Indore to assess the condition of the injured, reassured the media that, thanks to the blessings of Baba Mahakal, everyone is in stable health. Personally visiting both Indore and Ujjain, he ensured inquiries into the victims’ conditions and announced a magisterial investigation into the incident. Regardless of the inquiry’s findings, stringent measures will be implemented not only within the Mahakaleshwar temple but also against those found responsible.
He said that care will be taken to ensure that such incidents do not happen again in the future. The government will provide full treatment to the injured. The injured who are undergoing treatment in Ujjain will also be sent to Indore for best treatment. At the same time, all the injured will be given a compensation amount of Rs 1 lakh each. I have informed the President, Prime Minister and Home Minister over phone about this entire incident, in which the Prime Minister has said that a complete investigation will be done.
CM Mohan Yadav reached Mahakal temple, after having darshan of Baba Mahakal, saw the video of the incident.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reached the world famous Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple after seeing the priests and servants injured in the fire. Where he first worshiped Baba Mahakal from the silver gate and bowed his head. Then after that Nandi was seen praying to Baba Mahakal with folded hands in the hall.
After having darshan of Baba Mahakal, the Chief Minister reached the ashram of Mahant Vineet Giri of Mahanirvani Akhara. Where he took information about the incident from Collector Neeraj Singh and SP Pradeep Sharma. During this time he also watched the video of the incident on his mobile.
