Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Seven Injured After Hot Sambar Spills During Temple Preparations
Seven people were hurt when a large container of hot sambar spilled at a temple.
The accident happened in Mallam village in Tirupati district.
Workers were preparing food for thousands of devotees.
The vessel spilled while it was being moved from the cooking area.
Most of the injuries were on the victims’ legs and lower bodies.
Three people with serious burns were taken to Chennai for special treatment.
Four others were treated at a government hospital and sent home.
Police said everyone was out of danger.
Seven people suffered burn injuries when hot sambar spilled at a temple preparation centre in Mallam village.
The incident happened while a large vessel was being moved from the cooking area to the floor.
The sambar was being prepared to serve nearly 8,000 devotees during the temple’s Brahmotsavams.
Three severely burned victims were shifted to Chennai, while four others were treated and discharged from Naidupeta Government Hospital.
Police said all the victims were out of danger after visiting the scene and gathering details.
- Who
- Seven people involved in preparing food at the Sri Subrahmanya Swamy temple were injured.
- What
- A large vessel of hot sambar spilled, causing burn injuries.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday during preparations for the ongoing Brahmotsavams.
- Where
- At the Annadanam preparation centre of the Sri Subrahmanya Swamy temple in Mallam village, Chittamur mandal, Tirupati district.
- Why
- The vessel spilled while it was being shifted from the cooking area to the floor.
- Injured
- Seven people
- Event
- Brahmotsavams
- Food being prepared
- Hot sambar
- Expected diners
- Nearly 8,000 devotees
- Severe injuries
- Three victims were shifted to Chennai
- Other treatment
- Four victims were treated and discharged from Naidupeta Government Hospital
- Condition
- Police said all victims were out of danger