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The accident took place during 'Kulichu Thottam', a preparatory ritual for the Moovalamkuzhi Chamundi Theyyam.
The firecrackers explosion at Choorakkad claimed two lives and injured several people.
Police clarified that they have denied permission for fireworks at Puthiyakavu temple.
A local resident told Manorama News that firecrackers stored at a house for a temple festival caught fire and exploded.
Some videos of the incident surfaced on social media showing the fire with intermittent explosions taking place at the site and people running to save themselves.
Six others, including a Malayali, were injured in the incident.
A single-judge bench observed that bursting firecrackers is not mentioned in holy books.
With Diwali nearing, the firecracker units at Sivakasi are busy and recording brisk sales.
The explosion occured on Tuesday evening, killing one and injuring six people.
The actor said he used to frequent the place and was friends with those who ran the firecracker unit.
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