Massive Fire During Navratri: Ancient Adi Badri Temple Destroyed In Uttarakhand's Bageshwar
Bageshwar, Uttarakhand: Following a major fire at the Kapkot tehsil of Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district, the ancient Adi Badri Maa Bhagwati Temple located in Badiyakot, sustained major structural damage.
Major part of the structure was destroyed during the blaze on Friday morning during Navratri, a time of heightened religious festivity and gatherings. The incident has left shock and grief among local residents and worshippers. The fire completely destroyed the main wooden building known for its intricate carvings and ties to local legends of Goddess Bhagwati.
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Locals fought the blaze themselves as fire services struggled to reach the site 50 kilometers from Kapkot. No casualties were reported so far, though the incident left devotees with the loss of their cultural landmark from the 5th–8th century. It is suspected that a short circuit or diyas would the the trigger point.
🚨 TRAGIC! Massive fire guts the ancient Adi Badri Maa Bhagwati Shakti Peeth in Badiyakot, Uttarakhand.
– Locals say the temple dates back to the 5th–8th century AD, making it nearly 1,500 years old.
– The shrine was renowned for its traditional wood carvings and cultural heritage.
– Cause of the fire is under investigation.— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) October 16, 2026
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