Overview

• The accident occurred during the afternoon Bhog Mandap ritual when carriers transported steaming dal from the temple kitchen
• Seven worshippers from Nayagarh district suffered minor burns, mainly on their feet, after the vessel overturned in a congested area
• Officials quickly sent the injured to the SJTA emergency health centre where they received first aid and were discharged
• Sources blamed negligence by bojhias in navigating crowded spaces as a contributing factor to the mishap
• Residents and temple visitors have urged the administration to tighten safety protocols for handling hot offerings