15 devotees from Thanjavur, Virudhunagar injured as makeshift roof collapses near Palani temple

At least 15 devotees, including seven children, were injured when a makeshift tin roof sheet collapsed near the Idumbankulam tank by the Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple in Palani on Thursday (April 30, 2026) night.

Officials from the HR&CE Department said that a group of pilgrims from Thanjavur and Virudhunagar districts had come to the shrine on Thursday evening. After taking a dip in the tank, they were about to climb the hills for darshan, when heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds, forced them to take shelter under a makeshift roof.