New Delhi: In an unfortunate accident on Saturday, a pilgrim collapsed and died in a heavy rush at a temple near Sabarimala.
There are about 40 lakh devotees who have gathered near Sabarimala temple ahead of Sunday’s Makaravilakku festival, police said.
The identity of the pilgrim, who is about 30-years-old, is yet to be established. Police said no fellow pilgrim or relatives have come in search of the man.
According to reports, the man fell down near the holy 18 steps leading to the shrine. He was rushed to the hospital immediately where doctors declared him brought dead.
Meanwhile, the body has been sent to Pathanamthitta hospital for post-mortem.
Pilgrims were not being allowed since this evening to move up the hill from the base camp Pampa in view of the heavy rush near the shrine.
(With inputs from PTI)
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