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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:
Hans India
27-07-2025
- Hans India
Stampede at Uttarakhand's Mansa Devi Temple, several injured
Haridwar: A stampede broke out at the Mansa Devi Temple in Uttarakhand's Haridwar early Sunday morning, leaving several devotees injured. The incident occurred due to heavy overcrowding in the temple premises as thousands of devotees thronged the sacred site during the ongoing holy month of Shravan. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as people began pushing each other while waiting in queues, resulting in panic and a sudden rush. Rescue and relief operations were swiftly initiated. Medical teams and ambulances reached the site promptly, and the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for immediate treatment. Authorities confirmed that relief work is still underway, and the situation is being closely monitored. Every year, Haridwar sees a massive influx of pilgrims during the month of Shravan, especially at the revered Har Ki Pauri and Mansa Devi Temple. This year, however, the situation turned grim due to an overwhelming crowd, triggering a stampede that has once again spotlighted the issue of crowd management at religious gatherings. This tragic incident adds to the growing number of stampedes that have occurred across India in 2025. So far, over 50 people have lost their lives in similar incidents at religious sites, railway stations, and public events. On January 8, a stampede occurred at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in the Tirumala Hills, resulting in the deaths of at least six devotees and injuring many others as hundreds of worshippers pushed to obtain tickets for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam. On January 29, a stampede at the Sangam area during the Maha Kumbh claimed the lives of 30 people and left 60 others injured. Millions had gathered to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, considered one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar. In another major tragedy, 18 people were killed and more than a dozen were injured on February 15 at New Delhi Railway Station. The stampede broke out late at night, with most victims being Maha Kumbh pilgrims returning home. On May 3, at least seven devotees were killed and 80 were injured in a stampede during the annual 'Lairai Jatra' at Shree Lairai Devi Temple in North Goa's Shirgao village. On June 4, what was meant to be a moment of celebration turned tragic when at least 11 fans died in a stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during the RCB victory celebration of their maiden IPL title win in 18 years. Further details regarding the Haridwar incident are still awaited as authorities continue to assess the situation.
New Indian Express
25-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
YSRCP rejects report on Tirupati stampede, demands CBI inquiry
TIRUPATI: Senior YSRCP leader and former TTD chairman B Karunakar Reddy on Friday rejected the judicial commission report over the Tirupati temple stampede, demanding a CBI inquiry as the "report seems to be biased and predetermined". The Andhra Pradesh cabinet headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday accepted the report submitted by Justice (retired) M Satyanarayana Murthy on the stampede that occurred at Padmavathi Park in Bairagipatteda, Tirupati on January 8, 2025. Six devotees died and nearly 40 were injured in the stampede in Bairagipatteda near MGM School as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills. "The report seems to be predetermined as it has let off all the main persons responsible for the incident, which includes the TTD, revenue (department) and police officials, but has selectively picked two persons and made them scapegoats," said Reddy, addressing a press conference in the temple town.
Deccan Herald
25-07-2025
- Deccan Herald
Tirupati stampede: Former TTD chairman demands CBI inquiry after rejecting judicial commission report on incident
Six devotees died and nearly 40 were injured in the stampede in Bairagipatteda near MGM School as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills.
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Business Standard
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
RCB event tragedy: A look at India's worst stampedes in recent history
What began as a moment of euphoria for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans ended in heartbreak on Wednesday, June 4. Thousands had gathered near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate RCB's historic maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win in 18 years. But the celebration quickly turned into chaos, as a stampede broke out, killing at least 11 people and injuring several others. Officials said the tragedy was triggered by a sudden surge in the crowd as fans rushed to catch a glimpse of the winning team. Overwhelmed by the scale of the gathering, emergency responders struggled to reach the injured through the tightly packed streets, leading to further delays in medical assistance. A pattern of negligence On February 15, a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station's platform numbers 14 and 15 claimed 18 lives and left 15 others injured. Most of the victims were pilgrims en route to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Just two weeks earlier, on January 29, a similar tragedy struck at the Sangam in Prayagraj during Mauni Amavasya, one of the holiest bathing days. As millions of devotees pushed forward for a sacred dip, 30 people were killed and more than 60 injured in the ensuing chaos. A recurring tragedy across India Major stampedes in recent years May 3, 2025: Six people were killed and around 100 injured during an annual religious festival at the Sri Lairai Devi temple in Goa's Shirgao village. Devotees had gathered in the early hours, and the rush turned fatal. January 8, 2025: A crowd jostling for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills led to the death of six devotees, with dozens more injured. December 4, 2024: At Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, a stampede during the screening of Allu Arjun's film 'Pushpa 2' resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman and injuries to a young boy. The rush to secure seats turned deadly. July 2, 2024: In one of the worst such tragedies in recent memory, 121 people, including many women and children, were crushed to death during a satsang organised by self-styled godman Bhole Baba (Narayan Saakar Hari) in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district. March 31, 2023: During a Ram Navami havan in Indore, a slab over an ancient stepwell (bawdi) collapsed under the weight of a crowd, killing at least 36 people. September 29, 2017: A footbridge connecting Mumbai's Elphinstone Road and Parel stations saw a sudden crowd surge after heavy rain. The panic led to a stampede, leaving 23 dead and 36 injured. July 14, 2015: The opening day of the Pushkaram festival in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, turned tragic as 27 pilgrims died and 20 others were injured at a major bathing ghat on the Godavari river. October 3, 2014: As crowds exited Patna's Gandhi Maidan after Dussehra celebrations, a stampede broke out. Thirty-two people lost their lives and 26 others were injured. October 13, 2013: Near the Ratangarh temple in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district, a rumour that a bridge was collapsing triggered panic. The stampede claimed 115 lives and left over 100 injured. November 19, 2012: A makeshift bridge caved in during Chhath Puja at Adalat Ghat on the banks of the Ganga in Patna, killing around 20 people and injuring many others. November 8, 2011: A stampede during a religious gathering at Har-ki-Pauri ghat in Haridwar left at least 20 dead. January 14, 2011: At Pulmedu in Kerala's Idukki district, a jeep ploughed into pilgrims returning from the Sabarimala shrine. The resulting stampede killed 104 and injured over 40. March 4, 2010: During a religious event at the Ram Janki Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district, a crowd surge to collect clothes and food distributed by Kripalu Maharaj led to the death of 63 people. September 30, 2008: At the Chamunda Devi temple in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, a rumour of a bomb triggered panic, killing nearly 250 devotees and injuring over 60. August 3, 2008: Rockslide fears sparked chaos at the Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district, leaving 162 dead and 47 injured. January 25, 2005: Over 340 people were trampled to death during the annual pilgrimage to Mandhardevi temple in Maharashtra's Satara district. The steps had become slippery due to coconut offerings, triggering mass falls. August 27, 2003: At the Kumbh Mela in Nashik, Maharashtra, 39 devotees died and about 140 were injured during a holy bath when crowd pressure spiralled out of control.
