November 1, 2025

Tension turned tragic on Saturday at the sacred Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. A huge crowd had gathered to celebrate Ekadashi, a special and holy day in Hinduism. But the excitement turned deadly when a sudden rush caused a terrible stampede. "The heavy rush of devotees led to overcrowding, resulting in injuries to many devotees, who were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals," an official revealed. Sadly, "We are receiving reports that so far 10 people have been killed and many others are injured." The temple management struggled to handle the swelling crowd, which exceeded all expectations. Police warned the death toll could rise as investigations continue. The temple is about 548 km northeast of Amaravati, the state capital, making the festival a large regional draw. This grim incident joins other recent temple stampedes across India, reminding us how dangerous uncontrolled crowds can be during religious events. Devotees had come hoping for blessings, but the chaos left many wounded hearts and families in mourning.

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