​Safety and piety: on safety and religious pilgrimage sites
5 hours, 14 minutes ago

​Safety and piety: on safety and religious pilgrimage sites

The Hindu  

Despite the hundreds of thousands who throng the Tirumala temple in Tirupati every year for the Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations, stampedes at the world-renowned hill temple have been rare. However, the tragic incident on January 8 underscores the need to rethink crowd management strategies at religious pilgrimage sites. The Tirupati stampede, which resulted in six devotees passing away and injuries to over 40 others, was despite the extensive arrangements by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and the Andhra Pradesh government. Elaborate crowd control mechanisms, such as a well-dispersed token distribution strategy and the deployment of over 3,000 police personnel and other staff and volunteers were in place for the 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshan. These could include capping the number of pilgrims every day, promoting virtual darshan experiences, and enforcing stricter conservation policies.

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Tight security at temples for Vaikunta Ekadasi in Nizamabad, Kamareddy
4 days, 18 hours ago

Tight security at temples for Vaikunta Ekadasi in Nizamabad, Kamareddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: Vaikunta Ekadasi was celebrated with great fervour in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts on Friday, as thousands of devotees flocked to temples for the darshan of Lord Sri Venkateshwara. Major temples, including Uttara Tirupati, Janda Balaji Mandir, Sri Venkateswara Temple at Aryanagar, and Subhashnagar Ramalayam in Nizamabad, saw huge crowds. Similarly, Telangana Tirumala Temple in Narsingpally, Apuroopa Venkateshwara Swamy Temple …

Tirupati police blame 'unexpected' crowd surge, delayed decisions for stampede
5 days, 23 hours ago

Tirupati police blame 'unexpected' crowd surge, delayed decisions for stampede

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati police strongly refuted claims that police forces meant for Vaikuntha Ekadashi duties were diverted to Kuppam, following the stampede at the token issuance centre in Bairagipatteda. Anantapur Range Deputy Inspector General of Police, Shemushi Bajpai, addressed the media in Tirumala, clarifying that allegations of force diversion were “entirely baseless.” He confirmed that separate police forces were deployed …

DC Edit | Make Tirupati darshan safer
6 days, 5 hours ago

DC Edit | Make Tirupati darshan safer

Deccan Chronicle  

The stampede that occurred at special ticket counters established by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in Tirupati for Vaikunta Ekadashi darshan, killing six people and injuring 15 others, is unfortunate. Vaishnava temples, especially in southern India, open special northern gates for Vaikunta Ekadashi and devotees believe that having darshan of their deity passing through the northern gate will give salvation. In …

Tirupati deaths akin to Godavari Pushkaralu casualties in 2015
6 days, 6 hours ago

Tirupati deaths akin to Godavari Pushkaralu casualties in 2015

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:The deaths of six pilgrims and injuries to over 40 more in the stampede in Tirupati on Wednesday have similarities in relation to the killing of 29 pilgrims during the Godavari Pushkaralu in Rajahmundry on July 14, 2015. The 2015 stampede took place when the gates were opened suddenly to allow the pilgrims to move in at a time in …

Fact Check: Old video of man carrying dead child FALSELY linked to Tirupati stampede
6 days, 12 hours ago

Fact Check: Old video of man carrying dead child FALSELY linked to Tirupati stampede

India Today  

At least six people died and over 30 were injured after a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati on January 8. India Today Fact Check found that this video is from April 2022, when the father of a child who died at a government hospital in Tirupati had to carry his son’s body on a …

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president seeks action on officials concerned
6 days, 13 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president seeks action on officials concerned

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president Swami Srinivasananda Saraswati on Thursday asked the government and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam to take stern action on the officials who failed to provide proper arrangements for the distribution of tokens for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam. Mr. Srinivasananda Saraswati sought a judicial probe with regard to Tirupati incidents so that its recommendations could be implemented at least …

Tirupati stampede news: ’Overcrowding, opening gates for one woman’ — what led to death of 6 devotees?
6 days, 13 hours ago

Tirupati stampede news: ’Overcrowding, opening gates for one woman’ — what led to death of 6 devotees?

Live Mint  

Tirupati temple stampede: ‘Overcrowding,’ ‘token distribution,’ or ‘opening gates for a sick woman’ – These are the claims circulating about what led to the tragic Tirupati stampede, which claimed six lives at the temple on Wednesday, January 8. At least six people, including five women and a man, lost their lives while 40 other people suffered injuries in a stampede …

Tirupati stampede survivors recount horror: ’Could not breathe for long time,’ other say, ’police opened gates suddenly’
6 days, 15 hours ago

Tirupati stampede survivors recount horror: ’Could not breathe for long time,’ other say, ’police opened gates suddenly’

Live Mint  

Tirupati stampede: In a shocking incident, six people lost their lives when a crowd went out of control during 'darshan' token distribution near Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on January 8. Now, survivors of the deadly stampede at have shared their ordeal, with complaints ranging from long waiting hours to sudden opening of the gates that prompted the crowd to …

India’s Tirupati temple apologises after stampede kills 6 people
6 days, 15 hours ago

India’s Tirupati temple apologises after stampede kills 6 people

The Independent  

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Tirupati stampede | TTD’s preparedness falls flat before the heavy rush
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6 days, 18 hours ago

Tirupati stampede | TTD’s preparedness falls flat before the heavy rush

The Hindu  

The meticulous planning and near-perfect execution of arrangements made by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ahead of the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival fell flat in front of the heavy rush of devotees that flocked Tirupati a day ahead of the scheduled issue of tokens. The issue of tokens is officially scheduled to start at 5 a.m. on January 9 for darshan on …

Tirupati stampede after Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre accident sparks alarm: Five ways to stay safe during crowd rush
6 days, 19 hours ago

Tirupati stampede after Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre accident sparks alarm: Five ways to stay safe during crowd rush

Live Mint  

Tirupati stampede incident: Six people lost their lives when a crowd went out of control during 'darshan' token distribution near Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. Tirupati stampede case news Six people lost their lives, and several others were injured when a stampede broke out near Vishnu Niwasam near Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara's ticketing counter in Tirupati temple on …

Tirupati stampede: CM Naidu to visit injured in hospitals
6 days, 19 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: CM Naidu to visit injured in hospitals

Deccan Chronicle  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will leave for Tirupati on Thursday to visit those injured in a stampede, sources said.Six devotees died and over 40 were injured in the stampede on Wednesday night as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills.Naidu will be visiting SVR Ruia Government …

Tirupati stampede: 6 devotees in darshan ticket queue killed, TTD doubts temple administration
6 days, 21 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: 6 devotees in darshan ticket queue killed, TTD doubts temple administration

Firstpost  

At least six people died and dozens other injured after hundreds of devotees jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills on Wednesday night At least six devotees died and dozens others were injured in a stampede on Wednesday night at Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati when hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta …

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragic incident? TTD says ‘4-5K people came together…’ All you need to know
6 days, 22 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragic incident? TTD says ‘4-5K people came together…’ All you need to know

Live Mint  

Tirupati stampede: As many as six people lost their lives and several others have been injured after a stampede broke out near the Tirupati temple on Wednesday evening, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials said. Speaking to reporters after visiting the Sri Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia Government General Hospital in Tirupati, he said, "The reason is overcrowding.it is an unfortunate incident.tomorrow CM will …

Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets
6 days, 23 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets

India TV News  

Tirupati stampede latest update: At least six devotees, including three women, died and several others were injured in a major stampede in Tirupati on Wednesday night. Tirupati stampede videos go viral on social media The videos of the incident have gone viral on social media which show police administering CPR on a couple of woman devotees and injured persons being …

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragedy that claimed six lives, left over 40 injured | Explained
6 days, 23 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragedy that claimed six lives, left over 40 injured | Explained

India TV News  

At least six people died and several others were injured after a stampede broke out near the Tirupati temple on Wednesday evening. Overcrowding led to stampede, says TTD In the meantime, Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams said that stampede that claimed six lives at Tirupati was caused by "overcrowding". TTD calls stampede ‘unfortunate’ Calling the incident "unfortunate," BR Naidu …

Video: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati temple today after stampede kills 6
Top News
6 days, 23 hours ago

Video: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati temple today after stampede kills 6

India Today  

At least six devotees died, and 29 others were injured in a stampede near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centres at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills. Preliminary reports suggest that hundreds of devotees jostled for tokens for Vaikunta Dwara darshan at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple which triggered the stampede, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams chief BR Naidu said. "The death of …

Tirupati temple stampede: 6 devotees killed during darshan token distribution; CM Naidu to meet victims today
1 week ago

Tirupati temple stampede: 6 devotees killed during darshan token distribution; CM Naidu to meet victims today

Live Mint  

Tirupati temple stampede: At least six devotees, including three women, died in a stampede during the distribution of tickets for darshan at the Tirupati temple in Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwaram near Vishnu Niwasam, on Wednesday, January 8. The stampede took place as hundreds of devotees jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills, …

Six dead, over 20 injured in stampede at darshan tickets issuing counters in Tirupati
Top News
1 week ago

Six dead, over 20 injured in stampede at darshan tickets issuing counters in Tirupati

The Hindu  

Six persons were killed and more than 20 critically injured in a stampede at Tirupati late on Wednesday evening as people jostled for tickets for the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at the Tirumala temple on Friday, the Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board, B.R. The TTD had set up around 90 counters at various locations in Tirupati and announced …

Tirupati stampede: Six devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns
1 week ago

Tirupati stampede: Six devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns

India TV News  

Tirupati witnessed a tragedy on Wednesday night when a stampede broke out at the token counters set up for Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations. Chaos at the token counter The incident took place at several token issuance centres, where thousands of devotees gathered to collect entry tokens for Vaikuntha Dwaram darshan of Lord Venkateswara darshan scheduled from January 10 to 19. PM …

Stampede-like situation at religious discourse in Meerut
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Stampede-like situation at religious discourse in Meerut

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW A stampede-like situation prevailed during a religious discourse, ‘Shivpuran Katha’, by Pandit Pradeep Mishra in Meerut on Friday when some people fell over each other amid crowd surge in the pandal, but police alertness and elaborate arrangements averted any untoward incident, said officials. A stampede-like situation occurred during a religious discourse, at Shatabdi Nagar in Meerut, Friday. Another police …

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh

Live Mint  

Several people were injured on Friday afternoon after a stampede-like situation broke out in the Meerut area of Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred while preacher Pradeep Mishra led a Shivmahapuran event in Shatabdi Nagar — with approximately 2.5 lakh people in attendance. Meerut District Magistrate Deepak Meena, however, denied claims that some people had been trapped during the incident and …

Stampede-like situation at Patna’s ISKCON Temple during Janmashtami festivities
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Stampede-like situation at Patna’s ISKCON Temple during Janmashtami festivities

Live Mint  

During Janmashtami celebration, a stampede-like situation occurred in Bihar's capital, Patna, on Monday. From locals to political leaders and Olympic champions, people from all walks of life visited temples to offer prayers to observe Krishna Janmashtami. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple while Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the Shree Mathuradheesh Ji Temple in …

Stepping away from stampedes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Stepping away from stampedes

New Indian Express  

The last thing I wanted to experience in the beautiful valley of Kashmir was getting struck in a traffic jam. Yet, that is exactly what I had to brave every time I stepped out to be at the venue for a Jammu and Kashmir tourism conclave I was speaking at, or to visit the temples in and around Srinagar. At …

Hathras stampede: How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly incident?
6 months, 1 week ago

Hathras stampede: How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly incident?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Initial reports suggest that the closed enclosure of the …

Hathras: A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years
6 months, 1 week ago

Hathras: A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Crowd surge along Godavari River kills at least 27 …

Hathras tragedy underscores failure to learn from the past
6 months, 1 week ago

Hathras tragedy underscores failure to learn from the past

Hindustan Times  

The stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday that left 121 dead is yet another instance of administrative inertia compounding the risks from poor organisation. Holding the satsang in a tent amid oppressive humidity and with grounds slippery from the rains escapes conventional wisdom even when a gathering of 80,000 — the crowd size the district …

How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly stampede?
6 months, 1 week ago

How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly stampede?

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — More than 120 people died Tuesday in a stampede after a large religious gathering in northern India, one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years. The event was held in a large tent in a village in Hathras district, located in Uttar Pradesh state, amid sweltering heat and high humidity. Villagers walk towards the site of …

Massive overcrowding, lack of exits and slippery mud contributed to deadly stampede in Hathras
6 months, 1 week ago

Massive overcrowding, lack of exits and slippery mud contributed to deadly stampede in Hathras

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Authorities say massive overcrowding, insufficient exits, and other factors contributed to a deadly stampede at a religious festival in Northern India that killed at least 121 people. The stampede happened on Tuesday afternoon in a village in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state, as large crowds rushed to exit a makeshift tent. Deadly stampedes are relatively common at Indian …

Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to the deadly stampede at an Indian festival
6 months, 1 week ago

Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to the deadly stampede at an Indian festival

Associated Press  

HATHRAS, India — Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede at a religious festival that killed at least 121 people in northern India, authorities said Wednesday, as the faithful surged toward the preacher and chaos ensued among the quarter of a million attendees. AP AUDIO: Severe overcrowding, lack of exits and mud contributed to a deadly …

Hathras stampede kills over 120: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies? EXPLAINED
6 months, 1 week ago

Hathras stampede kills over 120: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Hathras Stampede: The deadly stampede in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on Tuesday, which claimed over 120 fatalities, occurred at a congregation led by Baba Narayan Hari, also known as 'Bhole Baba.' Religious gatherings prone to deadly stampedes Stampedes can be triggered by various factors, including rumours that incite panic, poor management, and overcrowding. A 2013 study published in the 'International Journal …

Hathras stampede: How the world reacted to tragedy that claimed more than 120 lives
6 months, 1 week ago

Hathras stampede: How the world reacted to tragedy that claimed more than 120 lives

India TV News  

Hathras stampede: The devastating stampede at a 'satsang' in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras has so far killed at least 121 people, mostly women, and injured 28 others, according to authorities. Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, termed the incident "heartbreaking" and said he was "deeply saddened" about the loss of lives, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. She was joined …

Overcrowding, lack of exits blamed in deadly stampede in India
6 months, 1 week ago

Overcrowding, lack of exits blamed in deadly stampede in India

LA Times  

A woman covers her face Wednesday while watching a forensics team investigate the scene of a fatal stampede the day before in Uttar Pradesh, India. Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede that killed at least 121 people at a religious festival in northern India as the faithful surged toward the preacher and chaos ensued among …

A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years
6 months, 1 week ago

A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years

Hindustan Times  

More than 100 people were killed in a stampede Tuesday in northern India following a Hindu religious gathering, making it one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years. Crowd surge along Godavari River kills at least 27 Tens of thousands of pilgrims taking part in a Hindu religious bathing festival surged forward and triggered a massive stampede on a …

Stampede at ‘satsang’ in UP's Hathras: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies?
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at ‘satsang’ in UP's Hathras: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies?

Firstpost  

Over 100 people died in a stampede at a ‘satsang’ of the religious preacher Bhole Baba in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district on Tuesday. “The number of attendees exceeded the administration’s permitted limit at the venue, leading to a stampede during Bhole Baba’s satsang,” the government said, as per Indian Express. File Photo/Reuters In October 2013, over 100 people were killed …

107 dead in stampede at religious preacher’s congregation in UP’s Hathras
6 months, 1 week ago

107 dead in stampede at religious preacher’s congregation in UP’s Hathras

Hindustan Times  

AGRA: At least 107 people, most of them women, were killed in a stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district on Tuesday evening, senior state police officers said. Hathras stampede: Inspector General Shalabh Mathur said temporary permission was sought and given for the ‘satsang’ at the venue in a Hathras village Additional director general, Anupam Kulshrestha’s office …

Stampede at Religious Gathering in Hathras Claims Over 116 Lives
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at Religious Gathering in Hathras Claims Over 116 Lives

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: At least 116 people, including women and children, died in a stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday afternoon. The devotees asphyxiated to their deaths and bodies piled up in the stampede -- among the biggest such tragedies in recent years -- that took place at a "satsang" where a self-styled guru, Bhole …

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — Thousands of people at a religious gathering in India rushed to leave a makeshift tent, setting off a stampede Tuesday that killed at least 116 people and injured scores, officials said. At least 116 people died, most of them women and children, said Prashant Kumar, the director-general of police in northern India’s state of Uttar Pradesh, where …

Stampede at religious event in India kills more than 100, mostly women and children
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at religious event in India kills more than 100, mostly women and children

LA Times  

Two men mourn a relative killed in a stampede at a religious event in India’s Uttar Pradesh state on Tuesday. Thousands of people at a religious gathering in India rushed to leave a makeshift tent, setting off a stampede Tuesday that killed more than 100 and left scores injured, officials said. At least 116 people, most of them women and …

Kalkaji temple mishap is the latest in a series of deathtraps for pilgrims
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kalkaji temple mishap is the latest in a series of deathtraps for pilgrims

Hindustan Times  

Durga Dutt, a resident of south Delhi’s Tughlaqabad, will remember Sunday, January 28, with a shudder, which should not have been the case when he decided to go to the famed Kalkaji temple for a religious congregation. While this relatively minor mishap claimed a single life with over a dozen injured, the state of infrastructure at religious places and facilities …

Violence breaks out on day of Hindu religious processions in India, leaving dozens injured
1 year, 9 months ago

Violence breaks out on day of Hindu religious processions in India, leaving dozens injured

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Violence between Hindus and Muslims …

Tread with caution
2 years ago

Tread with caution

The Hindu  

Organising large mass gatherings is always a risky affair and the stakes are even higher when it comes to managing tens of thousands of people. Before the deaths of 25 people during the Godavari Pushkarams at Rajahmundry in 2015 could fade out of the public memory, eight died in the Kandukur stampede in the last week of 2022, and three …

Pilgrim rush continues in Tirumala
2 years, 5 months ago

Pilgrim rush continues in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The sacred hill town of Tirumala continues to reel under the impact of crowds thronging for the third consecutive day with waiting time for the darshan of the presiding deity stretching to beyond 40 hours, as on Sunday evening. According to information available by 6 pm, over 60,00 pilgrims had darshan of the presiding deity while thousands of devotees …

Scuffle between 2 groups caused Vaishno Devi stampede, 35K pilgrims were allowed due to Covid: Shrine board
3 years ago

Scuffle between 2 groups caused Vaishno Devi stampede, 35K pilgrims were allowed due to Covid: Shrine board

India TV News  

Highlights Three-member panel has been set up to probe the stampede Report will be submitted within a week Twelve people lost their lives and 16 others were injured in the incident The Saturday stampede that killed 12 people occurred “due to a scuffle between two groups of pilgrims”, the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said in a statement, emphasising only …

Here's a list of major stampedes at temples, other religious gatherings in India
3 years ago

Here's a list of major stampedes at temples, other religious gatherings in India

India TV News  

Hundreds of people have died in stampedes at temples and other religious gatherings over the years in India. Here is a list of some of such major tragedies that have taken place in the country after 2000: August 27, 2003: 39 people were killed and around 140 injured in a stampede during the holy bath at the Kumbh Mela in …

List of major stampedes at temples, other religious gatherings in India
3 years ago

List of major stampedes at temples, other religious gatherings in India

The Hindu  

Hundreds of people have died in stampedes at temples and other Hindu religious gatherings over the years in India. Here is a list of some of such major tragedies that have taken place in the country after 2000: * August 27, 2003 : 39 people were killed and around 140 injured in a stampede during the holy bath at the …

Thousands gather at Kerala temple procession defying social distancing
4 years, 9 months ago

Thousands gather at Kerala temple procession defying social distancing

Op India  

Even as the country is grappling with the menace of coronavirus, thousands of devotees in Kerala brazenly violated the guidelines mandated by the state government to avoid large gatherings and participated in the traditional procession ‘Arattu’ held at Malayinkeezhu Sree Krishna Swami Temple in Kerala’s capital Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. Kerala: A traditional procession ‘Arattu’ was organised at Malayinkeezhu Sree Krishna …

Hindu community religious procession attacked in Bangladesh's Gopalganj district; six devotees injured, two arrested
6 years, 5 months ago

Hindu community religious procession attacked in Bangladesh's Gopalganj district; six devotees injured, two arrested

Firstpost  

The accused entered the festival venue in Tarashi village in Bangladesh with sticks and assaulted six devotees. Dhaka: A religious procession organised by the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh was attacked by a group of people, leaving six devotees injured, police said. The report said that a group of locals attacked the Ratha Yatra, a major festival of the Hindu …

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