Kerela Fire: After tragedy, Kerala temple remains shut

A man walks past damaged structures at the spot where a massive fire broke out during a fireworks display at the Puttingal temple complex in Paravoor village, Kollam district.

Kollam (Kerala) - The temple building appeared to be largely unaffected while a concrete building nearby where a large quantity of fireworks was stored was destroyed after a horrific fire and explosion on Sunday morning.

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By IANS

Published: Mon 11 Apr 2016, 2:15 PM

Last updated: Mon 11 Apr 2016, 4:22 PM

A day after the fire tragedy, the Puttingal Devi temple in the coastal town of Paravur in Kerala remained closed on Monday.
The customary pujas and other associated activities of the temple were not performed, residents living in the neighbourhood said. No responsible official of the temple trust was present in the premises.
The temple building appeared to be largely unaffected while a concrete building nearby where a large quantity of fireworks was stored was destroyed after a horrific fire and explosion on Sunday morning.
Senior officials of the temple remain unreachable.
On Monday morning, the temple compound was filled with locals and others from nearby places who had come to see the disaster site. A large number of policemen were also posted at the site.

IANS

Published: Mon 11 Apr 2016, 2:15 PM

Last updated: Mon 11 Apr 2016, 4:22 PM

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