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Time of India
27-07-2025
- Time of India
List of major stampede at temples, other religious gatherings in India
Haridwar: Footwears lie at the site after a stampede broke out at Mansa Devi temple, in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. At least six people died and several suffered injuries in the incident, according to officials. Deadly stampedes continue to plague India. A recent incident at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple killed six. Unfortunately, this is part of a recurring pattern. The article lists major stampedes over the last two decades. These tragedies occurred at temples, railway stations, and religious gatherings. Future events like an RCB parade and Pushpa 2 screening are also mentioned with stampede incidents. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads June 4, 2025: An RCB parade in celebration of the maiden IPL win after 18 years became a horrific sight, leaving at least 11 people dead and several injured in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. An RCB parade in celebration of the maiden IPL win after 18 years became a horrific sight, leaving at least 11 people dead and several injured in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. May 3, 2025: Six people died and around 100 people were injured in the stampede in the early hours during an annual festival of Sri Lairai Devi temple at Shirgao village in Goa. Six people died and around 100 people were injured in the stampede in the early hours during an annual festival of Sri Lairai Devi temple at Shirgao village in Goa. February 15, 2025: Eighteen people, including women and children, died in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. They were waiting to board the train to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh. Eighteen people, including women and children, died in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. They were waiting to board the train to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh. January 29, 2025 : Thirty people were killed and 60 were injured at a stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh as millions of pilgrims jostled for space to participate in 'Amrit Snan'. : Thirty people were killed and 60 were injured at a stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh as millions of pilgrims jostled for space to participate in 'Amrit Snan'. January 8, 2025: Six devotees were killed and dozens were injured in a stampede as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills. Six devotees were killed and dozens were injured in a stampede as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills. December 4, 2024: A 35-year-old woman died and a boy was injured at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad in a stampede where Allu Arjun's blockbuster 'Pushpa 2' was screened. A 35-year-old woman died and a boy was injured at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad in a stampede where Allu Arjun's blockbuster 'Pushpa 2' was screened. July 2, 2024: Between 100 and 120 people, including women and children, were killed after a stampede broke out at a 'satsang' (prayer meeting) organised by a self-styled godman, Bhole Baba aka Narayan Saakar Hari, in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras. Between 100 and 120 people, including women and children, were killed after a stampede broke out at a 'satsang' (prayer meeting) organised by a self-styled godman, Bhole Baba aka Narayan Saakar Hari, in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras. March 31, 2023: Thirty-six people died when the slab constructed on top of an ancient 'bawdi' or well collapsed during a 'havan' programme held on the occasion of Ram Navami at a temple in Indore city. Thirty-six people died when the slab constructed on top of an ancient 'bawdi' or well collapsed during a 'havan' programme held on the occasion of Ram Navami at a temple in Indore city. January 1, 2022: Twelve people died and over a dozen were injured in a stampede at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir triggered by a heavy rush of devotees. Twelve people died and over a dozen were injured in a stampede at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir triggered by a heavy rush of devotees. September 29, 2017: Twenty-three people lost their lives and 36 were injured in the stampede on the narrow bridge connecting the Elphinstone Road station of the Western Railway with Parel station of the Central Railway in Mumbai. Twenty-three people lost their lives and 36 were injured in the stampede on the narrow bridge connecting the Elphinstone Road station of the Western Railway with Parel station of the Central Railway in Mumbai. July 14, 2015: Twenty-seven pilgrims died and 20 others were injured in a stampede at a major bathing spot on the banks of the Godavari river where a huge crowd of devotees had gathered on the opening day of the 'Pushkaram' festival in Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh Twenty-seven pilgrims died and 20 others were injured in a stampede at a major bathing spot on the banks of the Godavari river where a huge crowd of devotees had gathered on the opening day of the 'Pushkaram' festival in Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh October 3, 2014 : Thirty-two people were killed and 26 others injured in a stampede at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, shortly after the Dussehra celebrations ended. : Thirty-two people were killed and 26 others injured in a stampede at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, shortly after the Dussehra celebrations ended. October 13, 2013: 115 people were killed and over 100 injured in a stampede during the Navratri festivities near Ratangarh temple in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district. The stampede was triggered by rumours that a river bridge the devotees were crossing was about to collapse. 115 people were killed and over 100 injured in a stampede during the Navratri festivities near Ratangarh temple in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district. The stampede was triggered by rumours that a river bridge the devotees were crossing was about to collapse. November 19, 2012: Eighteen people were killed and many others injured as a makeshift bridge caved in, triggering a stampede during the Chhath Puja at Adalat Ghat on one of the banks of the Ganga River in Patna. Eighteen people were killed and many others injured as a makeshift bridge caved in, triggering a stampede during the Chhath Puja at Adalat Ghat on one of the banks of the Ganga River in Patna. November 8, 2011: Twenty people were killed in a stampede in Haridwar at Har-ki-Pauri ghat on the banks of the Ganga river. Twenty people were killed in a stampede in Haridwar at Har-ki-Pauri ghat on the banks of the Ganga river. January 14, 2011: A stampede caused by a jeep crashing into pilgrims at Pulmedu in Kerala's Idukki district left 104 Sabarimala devotees dead and over 40 injured. A stampede caused by a jeep crashing into pilgrims at Pulmedu in Kerala's Idukki district left 104 Sabarimala devotees dead and over 40 injured. March 4, 2010: Sixty-three people were killed in a stampede at Ram Janki Temple of Kripalu Maharaj in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district as people gathered to collect free clothes and food from the self-styled godman. Sixty-three people were killed in a stampede at Ram Janki Temple of Kripalu Maharaj in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district as people gathered to collect free clothes and food from the self-styled godman. September 30, 2008: Between 220 and 250 devotees were killed and over 60 injured in a stampede triggered by rumours of a bomb going off at Chamunda Devi temple in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city. Between 220 and 250 devotees were killed and over 60 injured in a stampede triggered by rumours of a bomb going off at Chamunda Devi temple in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city. August 3, 2008: A stampede triggered by rumours of rockslides at Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district left 162 dead and 47 injured. A stampede triggered by rumours of rockslides at Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district left 162 dead and 47 injured. January 25, 2005: Around 340 devotees were trampled to death and hundreds injured during an annual pilgrimage at Mandhardevi temple in Maharashtra's Satara district. The accident occurred when some people fell down the steps made slippery by the devotees breaking coconuts. Around 340 devotees were trampled to death and hundreds injured during an annual pilgrimage at Mandhardevi temple in Maharashtra's Satara district. The accident occurred when some people fell down the steps made slippery by the devotees breaking coconuts. August 27, 2003: Thirty-nine people were killed and around 140 injured in a stampede during the holy bath at the Kumbh Mela in Maharashtra's Nashik district. New Delhi: A stampede at Haridwar's hilltop Mansa Devi temple , where hundreds of devotees had gathered on Sunday, left at least six people dead and several is not the first time that a large number of people have died in stampedes at temples and other religious gatherings over the years in than 70 people have died in stampedes occurring during temple celebrations, at railway stations and at the Maha Kumbh so far this year, including Sunday's is a list of some of the major stampedes that occurred in the country over the last two decades:
India Today
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Hari Hara Veera Mallu trailer event cancelled in Hyderabad due to huge fan gathering
A planned trailer screening event for 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' at Hyderabad's iconic Sandhya Theatre was cancelled after an unexpectedly massive turnout of fans created a safety concern. The gathering, which was meant to celebrate the upcoming historical action drama, drew such large crowds that authorities were forced to incident took place at Sandhya Theatre, located at RTC X Roads, where fans had gathered in huge numbers to collect entry passes ahead of the screening. However, as the crowd swelled beyond control, local police stepped in to restore order and ensure public security concerns, the theatre management decided to cancel the screening. The decision comes in the wake of heightened safety measures following a recent stampede incident at a 'Pushpa 2' promotional event in Andhra Pradesh, prompting organisers to exercise greater caution at public gatherings. Despite the cancellation at Sandhya Theatre, the trailer screening of 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' was scheduled as planned at other selected venues across trailer was out today. Watch the trailer for 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' here: Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' is one of the most ambitious films in Pawan Kalyan's career. The film stars Nidhhi Agerwal and features Bobby Deol as the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Titled 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit', the film has already generated massive buzz for its scale, visuals, and story rooted in film will release in theatres on July 24.- Ends
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu trailer screening cancelled at theatre where Pushpa 2 stampede happened
Jul 03, 2025 01:38 PM IST The much-awaited film Hari Hara Veera Mallu's (HHVM) trailer was launched on Thursday amid fanfare. Directed by Krish and Jyothi Krisna, it stars Pawan Kalyan as the titular outlaw, Veera Mallu. The trailer was launched in numerous theatres across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with fans thronging to watch it on the big screen. But there's one theatre that missed out. (Also Read: Hari Hara Veera Mallu trailer: Pawan Kalyan fights for dharma; to secure Koh-i-Noor from Bobby Deol's Aurangzeb. Watch) Pawan Kalyan plays an outlaw called Veera Mallu in Hari Hara Veera Mallu. According to a report by 123Telugu, Sandhya Theatre at RTC X Roads in Hyderabad cancelled the screening of HHVM's trailer. After a massive group of fans lined up at the theatre on Wednesday evening to secure a pass for the trailer launch on Thursday morning, the theatre management had to call in police to control the crowd and prevent any unwanted tragedy. The report also posted a picture of a sign put up by the theatre management that reads, 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu trailer cancelled.' The theatre management willingly decided to cancel the screening. The Pushpa 2 stampede incident In December last year, Allu Arjun visited Sandhya Theatre with his family for the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule. The actor left the show midway through after the police told him that the crowd was becoming uncontrollable. His visit sparked a stampede when fans rushed forward to meet him, leaving a woman dead and her young son hospitalised in a critical condition. The actor and the theatre management were arrested for negligence, and he was released on bail. He claimed he had police permission to visit, even as the police claimed otherwise. Arjun apologised for the mishap and paid for the boy's treatment. About HHVM HHVM went on floors in 2020, so fans have been waiting for the film for a long time. It stars Pawan, Bobby Deol, and Nidhhi Agerwal in the lead roles. The film will be released in theatres on 24 July.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Massive crowd forces cancellation of 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' trailer screening at iconic Hyderabad theatre
The much-awaited trailer of Power Star 's long-delayed pan-India period action drama 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' is all set to launch today. With such high excitement among the fans, the trailer is set to release on multiple big screens. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, screening at a specific theatre is reportedly cancelled. According to a report by 123Telugu, ahead of the grand trailer reveal, a massive crowd of fans swarmed the iconic Sandhya Theater at RTC X Roads in Hyderabad yesterday to collect their entry passes for the trailer screening event. The buzz surrounding the event was so intense that it led to an uncontrollable gathering, forcing authorities to step in. With the situation quickly escalating, police were called in to manage the crowd and prevent any potential mishaps. In light of the overwhelming turnout and keeping in mind public safety, especially in the aftermath of the recent 'Pushpa 2' stampede tragedy, the theatre management decided to call off the trailer screening at their venue. The trailer screening will still take place at selected screens across Hyderabad as originally planned, ensuring that fans get a chance to experience the much-hyped glimpse of 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' in theatres, just not at the Sandhya Theatre. For the unversed, the 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' stampede incident occurred on the night of December 4, 2024, outside Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the film's premiere, where Telugu superstar was present to watch the screening with fans. The sudden arrival of Allu Arjun led a massive surge of frenzied fans, leading to a chaotic, stampede-like situation around the RTC Cross Roads. Tragically, a 35-year-old woman named Revathi, who had come with her husband and two children, was crushed in the crowd and later declared dead at the hospital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Her eight-year-old son, Sri Teja, was critically injured. Directed by , 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 - Sword vs Spirit' is one of the most ambitious projects in Pawan Kalyan's career. The film features Nidhhi Agerwal as the leading lady, while Bollywood star plays the formidable Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The pan-India film will be released on July 26.
Deccan Herald
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Sandhya Theatre cancels Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' trailer event due to fan overload
The much-anticipated trailer premiere of Pawan Kalyan starrer 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' was cancelled at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad after witnessing an overwhelming response from fans.
