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Mahakaleshwar Temple: No outside colours in shrine during Rangpanchami
The administration has declared that devotees will not be permitted to bring external colours into the temple premises. Read further on Dynamite News:
Ujjain: Strict safety measures including banning colours from outside have been announced by the Ujjain administration for the March 30 ‘Rangpanchami’ celebrations at the revered Mahakaleshwar temple following the fire tragedy that left 14 priests including ‘sevaks’ injured.
The administration has declared that devotees will not be permitted to bring external colours into the temple premises.
Neeraj Kumar Singh, District Collector, said the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee will provide herbal colours made from ‘tesu’ (palash) flowers for the festivities.
“Along with Holi, the festival of colours is also celebrated in the Mahakaleshwar temple on Rangpanchami. We have decided that the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee will arrange for herbal colour made from ‘tesu’ (palash) flowers on Rangpanchami,” Singh told PTI on Tuesday.
At least 14 priests, including ‘sevaks’ (servitors), were injured in a fire that broke out in the sanctum sanctorum of the revered Shiva temple in Ujjain early on Monday during the ‘bhasma aarti’ ritual.
He said the number of devotees in the morning ‘bhasma aarti’ during Rangpanchami will be regulated to ensure safety.
Rangpanchami is celebrated in temples associated with Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna, five days after Holi to celebrate victory over ignorance. (with Agency inputs)