6 Tragic Stampedes At Religious Congression in India: A Timeline of Disasters
Kumbh Mela Stampede, 2003
On August 27, 2003, a horrific stampede occurred at the Kumbh Mela in Maharashtras Nashik district. The chaos resulted in the tragic loss of 39 lives and left around 140 people injured.
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Mandhardevi Temple Tragedy, 2005
A devastating stampede at the Mandhardevi temple in Maharashtras Satara district on January 25, 2005, led to more than 340 devotees being trampled to death. This incident remains one of the deadliest temple stampedes in Indias history.
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Chamunda Devi Temple Stamped e, 2008
A tragic stampede occurred at the Chamunda Devi temple in Jodhpur on September 30, 2008.
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Naina Devi Temple Incident, 2008
On August 3, 2008, at the Naina Devi temple in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, rumors of rockslides triggered a stampede that resulted in 162 deaths and 47 injuries. The panic and chaos during the incident were overwhelming.
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Ram Janki Temple Disaster, 2010
About 63 people lost their lives in a stampede at the Ram Janki Temple of Kripalu Maharaj in Uttar Pradeshs Pratapgarh district on March 4, 2010. The incident highlighted the dangers of overcrowding and poor crowd management.
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Ratangarh Temple Stampede, 2013
During the Navratri festivities on October 13, 2013, a stampede near the Ratangarh temple in Madhya Pradeshs Datia district resulted in 115 deaths and over 100 injuries. The incident occurred on a narrow bridge leading to the temple.
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Hathras Satsang Stampede, 2024
Over 85 people who had gathered at this place from 50k people for a Satsang were perished in a stampede. This disaster was caused by a stampede that occurred during Bhole Babas Satsang. There were more than twenty-five women among the dead.
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