Madurai police said the fire did not cause any damage to the sculptures inside the temple though many of it was covered in soot. Photo: iStockMadurai: A major fire broke out inside the premises of famous Meenakshi temple in Madurai in which atleast 40 shops were gutted, police said. The blaze did not cause any damage to the sculptures inside the temple though many of it was covered in soot, police said. Meanwhile, devotees were allowed to offer worship in the temple this morning. District Collector Veera Raghava Rao, who was at the temple told reporters that there was no need for panic, and devotees could offer worship as usual.

Source: Mint February 03, 2018 05:15 UTC