15 devotees from Thanjavur, Virudhunagar injured as makeshift roof collapses near Palani temple
At least 15 devotees, including seven children, were injured when a makeshift tin roof collapsed near the Idumbankulam tank at the Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple in Palani on April 30, 2026. The pilgrims, from Thanjavur and Virudhunagar districts, had taken shelter under the structure due to heavy rain and strong winds after bathing in the tank. They were preparing to ascend the hill for darshan when the incident occurred.
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At least 15 devotees, including seven children, were injured when a makeshift tin roof sheet collapsed near the Idumbankulam tank by the Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple in Palani on Thursday (April 30, 2026) night.Officials from the HR&CE Department said that a group of pilgrims from Thanjavur and Virudhunagar districts had come to the shrine on Thursday evening. After taking a dip in the tank, they were about to climb the hills for darshan, when heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds, forced them to take shelter under a makeshift roof.
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