Kurukshetra, May 24 (PTI) A fire broke out in a section of the ‘Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra’ located at Jyotisar here on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
No loss of life or injuries had been reported.
Five fire tenders were rushed to the spot soon after the incident was reported, they said.
Senior In-Charge at the centre, Rajesh Bhandari, said that mostly the electric system got burnt, causing heavy smoke and a fire in the centre.
The ‘Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra’ is an immersive experiential centre in Kurukshetra where installations depict significant episodes from the Mahabharata, highlighting its enduring cultural and spiritual significance.
Developed at a cost of around Rs 206 crore, it has been designed to showcase the history of the Mahabharata
and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita through modern technology.
Officials said the extent of the damage would be assessed after the flames are completely extinguished and a detailed inquiry would be conducted into the incident. PTI COR SUN APL APL
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