Temple chariot overturns during Bappanadu Brahmarathotsava; Priest injured
Mulki: A chariot of the Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple in Bappanadu overturned in the early hours of Saturday during the annual Brahmarathotsava festival, injuring one priest and briefly halting the celebrations. Fortunately, no devotees were seriously hurt in the incident.
The accident occurred at around 2 am while the grand rathotsava procession was underway. Hundreds of devotees had gathered and were engaged in the ritual of pulling the large wooden chariot through the temple street when a structural pole of the chariot reportedly gave way, causing it to collapse.
According to eyewitnesses, a few priests were seated inside the chariot at the time of the mishap. One of the priests sustained minor injuries. Temple authorities confirmed that the devotees present on the road escaped unhurt.
The incident led to temporary panic and concern among those present, but the situation was brought under control. After safety checks and with the support of the devotees, the celebrations resumed using another chariot from the temple premises.
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Looking forward to my upcoming Israel visit: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he was looking forward to his upcoming visit to Israel.
The prime minister said this on X in response to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comment that Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday.
"Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu. I fully agree with you on the bond between India and Israel as well as the diverse nature of our bilateral relations. India deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to peace and progress.
"Looking forward to our discussions during my upcoming Israel visit," he said.
In a post on X on Sunday morning, Netanyahu spoke about the historic visit of "my dear friend", Prime Minister Modi, to Israel on Wednesday.
He said the bond between Israel and India is a powerful alliance between two global leaders.
"We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress," he said.
Netanyahu said that from artificial intelligence to regional cooperation, the partnership between India and Israel continues to reach new heights.
"Looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem, PM Modi!" he said.
