Devotee faints at Kumbakonam temple, dies

Sasikumar, 55, of Thathuvancheri, Vellore, reportedly died portion waiting successful a queue to person darshan of fig wood Perumal idol astatine Kumbakonam connected Tuesday.

According to police, Sasi Kumar was waiting successful the queue astatine Sri Varadarajaperumal temple, Kumbakonam, to person darshan of fig wood Perumal idol. He fainted and was rushed to the Government District Headquarters Hospital astatine Kumbakonam, wherever helium was declared dormant connected arrival.