Kanchipuram. The festival of Diwali was celebrated with religious enthusiasm and traditional customs in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. On this occasion, a grand procession was taken out after special worship at the famous Kamakshi Amman temple in Kanchipuram. Meanwhile, seven people were injured in a fire at a firecracker shop in Cuddalore district.
After special anointment and religious rituals at the Kamakshi Amman temple, Goddess Kamakshi Amman was taken in a procession along with Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati towards the Rajagopuram of the temple. The atmosphere became devotional with traditional music and devotional songs during the procession that passed through the four main Raja roads of the city.
A large number of devotees gathered on both sides of the road to seek darshan and blessings of the Gods and Goddesses. Special enthusiasm was seen on the occasion of Diwali in the temple premises and surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, Diwali was also celebrated with great pomp in Tiruchirappalli district. People set off fireworks and did shopping in the markets in preparation for the festival. A huge crowd of buyers was seen on NSB Road in Tiruchirappalli. There was a lot of activity in the markets and commercial areas also.
However, a fire incident at a firecracker shop in Panruti taluk of Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu created an atmosphere of concern amid the festive cheer. At least seven people were injured in this accident.
As soon as information about the incident was received, teams of Fire and Rescue Services Department, Police and Revenue Department reached the spot and brought the fire under control. All the injured were taken to Panruti Government Hospital for first aid.
Cuddalore District Collector SIB Aditya Senthilkumar said that the condition of two of the seven injured was critical. More than 80 percent of his body has been burnt. Both are being referred to Kilpauk Burns Unit in Chennai for better treatment.
The administration said that investigation is being done to find out the actual cause of the fire and explosion.