New Delhi: At least 12 devotee They were injured when they slipped and fell Devirama The hills of Chikkamagallur on Thursday night. Fortunately, all escaped with minor injuries, authorities said, adding that police and rescue teams brought them over. Injuried Return safely to Malnad town.
Hundreds of devotees participated in the Devi Rama festival held at Devi Rama hill in Bindiga near Chikkamagaluru. Located on the top of the Western Ghats, this temple is open only once a year during festivals diwaliFestival of Lights. Believers reach temple Through the hills. Authorities said the incident occurred after two days of heavy rain made the mountain slippery.
Hundreds of devotees climbed the Deviramma Hills amid rains from Wednesday to perform darshana of Goddess Devirama before Naraka Chaturdashi. However, the number of worshipers on the mountain increased on Thursday.
While the district administration and police took precautionary measures to ensure the safety of tourists, heavy rainfall made the mountains slippery. About a dozen devotees suffered minor injuries after falling while returning from the temple, authorities said, adding that they were all safe.
The festival ends on November 3rd.
