Last 5 Stampedes At Temples, Other Religious Gatherings In India: In Pics

Crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take holy dip on occasion of Mauni Amavasya at Maha Kumbh today. Stampedes resulting in numerous casualties have occurred at temples in India over the years.

Around 10 people were feared dead and several others injured in the stampede on Mauni Amavasya.

On July 2, 2024, a 'satsang' by self-styled godman, Bhole Baba, in Hathras claimed 121 lives, most of whom were women.

March 31, 2023: At least 36 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.