PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 30 -- A three-storey guest house on the Swaminarayan Temple complex in George Town collapsed late on Friday night, apparently after sliding into a deep excavation pit dug for the construction of an adjacent multi-storey building. No injuries or fatalities were reported, while temple authorities estimated the financial loss at more than Rs.10 lakh. The sudden collapse triggered panic in the area, with residents rushing out after hearing a loud crash. When they reached the spot, they found that the three-storey structure had collapsed into a roughly 30-foot-deep excavation pit on an adjacent plot. Temple attendants said a deep foundation had recently been excavated on an adjoining 200-square-metre plot for a multi-storey building. Continuous rainfall caused water to accumulate in the pit, leading to soil movement around the guest house. Cracks subsequently appeared in the building's foundation and pillars, prompting temple staff to vacate the structure as a precaution. According to temple authorities, waterlogging in the excavation pit caused the guest house to tilt noticeably. The building, which was constructed around 13 years ago, collapsed so suddenly that there was no time to remove the belongings stored inside. Temple administrator Kamlesh Bhagat said the three-storey, air-conditioned Sant Bhavan was constructed in 2012 at a cost of around Rs.2 crore. The facility was used to accommodate saints and visiting devotees. The building, known as Sant Bhavan, had 12 rooms and was unoccupied when the incident occurred. However, goods worth several lakh rupees, including air conditioners, refrigerators, furniture, utensils, and other belongings, were buried under the debris. Residents and officials said signs of structural instability had emerged at least three days before the collapse. The deep excavation had also earlier caused the boundary wall of a nearby house to collapse. Following the incident, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation sought details from the builder carrying out the excavation. Junior engineer Ram Saxena said debris from the collapsed boundary wall had blocked a nearby lane and raised concerns over cracks developing on the adjoining road. He added that clear signs of a potential mishap had been observed several days before Friday night's collapse. Bhagat said the Swaminarayan Temple in Prayagraj was established in 1999 and functions as a branch of the Shri Nar Narayan Dev Peeth, one of the two principal seats of the Swaminarayan sect. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, the Nar Narayan Dev Gaddi oversees followers across North India. The Sant Bhavan was regularly used to accommodate pilgrims and saints visiting Prayagraj during major religious events, including the Mahakumbh and Magh Mela. George Town station house officer (SHO) Rukampal Singh said the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) had filed a complaint against the builder who excavated the pit adjacent to the temple, allegedly leading to the collapse of a portion of the structure. "An FIR is being lodged against the builder, and appropriate action will be taken after the investigation is completed," he said....