Udaipur, Nov. 9 -- The second day of the three-day traditional Diwali festival and fair at the historic Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur was disrupted by severe weather conditions on Monday, as strong gusty winds accompanied by intermittent heavy rainfall wreaked havoc across several parts of the fairground.

The sudden deterioration in weather conditions triggered panic among devotees, visitors and traders present at the temple premises. As the situation worsened, several devotees rushed to nearby shelters and other safer locations to protect themselves from the storm and rain.

Every year, the Diwali festival at the revered Mata Tripura Sundari Temple attracts thousands of devotees and visitors from across the country and neighbou...