Assam: Maha Mrityunjay Temple in Nagaon damaged in earthquake

  • Minor damage has been reported in the Maha Mrityunjay Temple in Assam’s Nagaon district in the earthquake that rocked the State on Wednesday morning. 
  • Cracks have reportedly developed in the upper part of the Maha Mrityunjay Temple. 
  • Maha Mrityunjay Temple in Assam’s Nagaon district has the world’s largest Shiva linga. 
  • A massive earthquake jolted Assam and other Northeast States on Wednesday morning. 
  • The earthquake measured 6.7 in the richter scale.
  •  The earthquake was felt at 7:51 am Wednesday. 
  • Epicenter of the earthquake was Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district of Assam and happened at a depth of just 10 kilometres.
  •  Damages to property and cracks developing on buildings has been reported from several locations across Assam.
  •  A middle-aged man from Guwahati’s Bhetapara sustained injury in the earthquake and has been admitted to the Dispur Hospital.
  •  The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has released two toll free numbers for public to report damages caused due to the earthquake. 
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