Asia • 2026-05-01 11:40

Lightning strike at Tamil Nadu's Kannagi temple injures over 15 devotees

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  • Category: Asia
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-05-01 11:40 UTC
  • Sources: The Hindu

A lightning bolt hit the Kannagi temple in Tamil Nadu, injuring more than 15 worshippers who were gathered for a ceremony. The incident occurred as large numbers of devotees from Tamil Nadu and Kerala attended the shrine. Authorities are tending to the injured; no differing reports were found.

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