8 pillars of Datia’s Pitambara Shakti Peeth main gate collapse:Explosion-like sound heard; evening prayer was underway in the temple

In Datia, eight pillars under construction at the main entrance of Pitambara Shakti Peeth suddenly collapsed, producing a loud, explosion-like sound. The incident caused a brief panic within the temple premises. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The incident occurred between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM, during the evening prayers, when several devotees were present inside the temple. Temple management officials reached the site immediately after receiving the information to assess the situation. They stated that it was not a major accident and that the conditions have now returned to normal. Constructed in style of a mini-corridor The construction work on the main gate of Pitambara Peeth has been ongoing for several months. The structure is being built in the style of a mini corridor. Twelve pre-fabricated red stone pillars had been brought from Rajasthan and stored within the temple premises. The eight pillars that collapsed were part of this batch. Following the collapse, questions have been raised about the quality and safety of the construction work. However, the temple management stated that the exact cause will be determined after an investigation. Meanwhile, security at the construction site has been increased, and the process of removing the fallen debris has begun. This news is currently being updated..