A woman died and nine others, including two children, were hospitalised after they allegedly consumed 'prasadam' (offering) served outside a temple in Chikkaballapura district, about 100 km from here, police said Saturday.

Two women have been detained in this connection, they said. Kavita (22) died, while nine others, including four of her family, were admitted to a hospital Friday after eating the offering. Two unidentified women came to the Gangamma Devi temple in Chintamani Town where a grand celebration took place Friday night, and distributed Kesari Bhat (halwa) to the devotees. After consuming it, people started complaining of stomach pain, police said, adding they were rushed to a private hospital in the town.