events
The Paravur temple accident in which a devastating fire caused by the explosion of firecrackers stored for Vishu, kills more than one hundred people out of the thousands gathered for seventh day of Bhadrakali worship.
Related Wikipedia articles
Puttingal temple fire
2016 explosion in Paravur, Kerala, India
On 10 April 2016 at approximately 03:30 AM IST, the Puttingal Temple in Paravur, Kollam, Kerala, India, experienced a fireworks accident after firework celebrations went awry. As a result, 111 people were killed and more than 350 were injured, including some with severe burns.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Vishu
Indian festival
Vishu is a festival celebrating the Malayali New Year in Kerala, Tulu Nadu, and Mahe of India. Vishu falls on the first day of the month of Medam, the first month of the Solar calendar used in Malabar of Kerala,, signifying the solar new year as the sun moves into the zodiac…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Bhadrakali
Hindu deity
Bhadrakali is an important goddess, mainly worshiped by Hindus, and is a form of Kali. She is considered to be the auspicious and fortunate form of Adi Shakti or Durga, the supreme mother who protects the good, known as Bhadra or Bhadra Bhagavathy. She is worshipped…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)