Kerala: 27 injured after bus carrying Sabrimala devotees overturns in Wayanad
India TV NewsIn an unfortunate incident, twenty-seven passengers sustained injuries after a bus carrying devotees from Sabarimala Temple overturned near Thirunelli in Kerala's Wayanad early in the morning on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred during the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival, which began on November 15, marking the start of the Sabarimala pilgrimage season. Priyanka Gandhi wishes speedy recovery Congress leader and candidate from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reacted to the incident and said, "I am deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate bus accident in Wayanad involving Sabarimala pilgrims from Karnataka. Annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival commences Meanwhile, on Friday afternoon, Kerala's Sabarimala temple welcomed devotees which marked the start of the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.