Mauritius: Fire breaks out during Shivaratri festival, 6 devotees burnt alive, Jaishankar expresses grief

Six people were killed in a tragedy during Mahashivratri celebrations in Mauritius. Expressing condolences on Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his condolences to the bereaved families. According to a report, six worshipers were killed in a fire incident in the island nation on Sunday.

Our condolences to the people of Mauritius : S Jaishankar

Jaishankar took to social media platform X to say that he was saddened to hear about the unfortunate incident during Mahashivratri celebrations in Mauritius. Our condolences to the bereaved families and the people of Mauritius at this difficult time. Reports said the devotees were traveling on foot to the Grand Basin Lake, which is considered sacred by Mauritius' Hindu community.

8th March is Mahashivratri

Let us tell you that pilgrims were traveling to the Grand Basin Lake on foot ahead of the Shivratri festival, which is considered sacred by the Hindu community of the East African island nation. According to the calendar, Mahashivratri is celebrated in the month of Phagan. This year Mahashivratri is on March 8.

The strategic partnership continues to strengthen

In another post, the minister said it was a pleasure to welcome French Secretary General (Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs) Anne-Marie Descotes on Monday morning. Our strategic partnership continues to strengthen. It is believed that the Foreign Office Consultations Strategic Space Dialogue will further increase its momentum.