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Ancient Bhagwati Temple Destroyed in Massive Fire in Uttarakhand
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News18•16-10-2026, 16:15
Ancient Bhagwati Temple Destroyed in Massive Fire in Uttarakhand
- •An ancient wooden temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district was completely destroyed in a massive fire on Friday.
- •The historic Ma Bhagwati temple in the remote Badiyakot area was known across the region for its traditional architecture and intricate wood carvings.
- •Locals and devotees have expressed deep grief as the tragic incident occurred during the auspicious Navratri festival.
- •Due to the remote location lacking fire services, the structure burned for hours before administrative officials and rescue teams could arrive at the site.
- •Residents suspect the fire may have been triggered by a short circuit or oil lamps left lit by devotees inside the shrine.
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An ancient wooden temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati in the Badiyakot area of Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district was gutted in a fire, causing extensive damage to the historic structure.
While the exact cause is yet to be officially ascertained, local residents suspect that the blaze may have been triggered by a short circuit or by oil lamps lit by devotees inside the temple.
The temple continued to burn for hours because there are no fire services available in that remote area, delaying help from reaching the site.
