Brihadeeswarar temple fire
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brihadeeswarar-temple-fire-170-10420477
title:
Brihadeeswarar temple fire
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Brihadeeswarar temple fire is a fire accident that occurred during the consecration of the Brihadeeswarar Temple on 7 June 1997 in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. The accident was caused by a spark that caught up the thatch. A stampede occurred due to the panic created, and a total of 48 people were killed and left more than 200 people injured. It is believed a fire cracker lit near the temple fell on the yagasala, a temporary structure built to accommodate the ritual ceremonies, and sparked the f
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brihadeeswarar_temple_fire
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2013-12-15T19:15:54Z
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2024-09-01T00:42:13Z
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