A stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Kasibugga in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh left at least 10 devotees dead and several others injured.
#WATCH | Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh: 9 people lost their lives, several were injured after a stampede occurred at Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam
The incident occurred as a large crowd gathered at the temple on the occasion of Ekadashi. The heavy rush of devotees led to… pic.twitter.com/dHt9txyjXN
— ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2025
The incident happened because massive crowds had gathered to mark Ekadashi puja, a day of deep religious significance. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, emergency services and police personnel were quickly deployed to the scene, rushing the injured to nearby hospitals.
While authorities are yet to confirm the exact number of casualties, the tragedy adds to a series of deadly stampedes that have shaken India this year, from religious gatherings to public celebrations and political rallies.
Major Stampedes That Shook India in 2025
Maha Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj:
At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a stampede at the Triveni Sangam during the Mauni Amavasya festival at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh on January 29.
🚨 At least 10 people are feared dead, and several people were injured after a stampede occurred at Maha Kumbh this morning. 💔 STAY SAFE! pic.twitter.com/z99Lo0hbqW
— Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) January 29, 2025
Millions of devotees had come to take the holy dip, and there was unexpected overcrowding. Later, officials confirmed 30 deaths after initial confusion over the death toll.
New Delhi Railway Station:
Two weeks later, on February 15, a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station killed 18 people. The tragedy occurred when a rush of passengers was going to Prayagraj to attend the Kumbh Mela.
Chaos erupts at New Delhi Railway Station, 15 injuries & multiple fainting incidents being reported.
Can’t manage 1000 odd ppl in a station but running propaganda that 50,00,00,000 ppl went to Kumbh🙄 pic.twitter.com/VajpmtAbyr
— Avishek Goyal (@AG_knocks) February 15, 2025
Preliminary reports attributed the incident to poor crowd management and train announcements, but Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw later told Parliament that the commotion started after “a big headload fell from one of the passengers.”
RCB Victory Celebration, Bengaluru:
Celebrations turned fatal at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 when a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory event killed 11 people and injured 33 others, including a six-year-old girl. Thousands of fans had gathered to celebrate the team’s championship win.
RCB’s IPL victory celebration in Karnataka turned tragic, with at least 11 deaths, including a child, and many injuries due to #Stampede at #ChinnaswamyStadium
Happiness convert into sadness 💔
| Kumbh | Allu Arjun | चिन्नास्वामी स्टेडियम |#Bengaluru #BengaluruStampede pic.twitter.com/i5xaMVZOHj
— Rebel_Warriors (@Rebel_Warriors) June 4, 2025
Puri Rath Yatra, Odisha:
A couple of weeks later, on June 28, three devotees were killed and more than 50 injured during the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra. The incident occurred near the Shree Gundicha Temple in the wee hours of June 29 when a sudden surge near the chariots caused several people to fall and get trampled.
Puri Rath Yatra stampede:
Odisha govt orders transfer of officials.
Two cops suspended, probe launched. pic.twitter.com/Gh2Rq1nIIT— Nixa (@nixha_0) June 30, 2025
TVK Rally, Karur, Tamil Nadu:
In one of the deadliest stampedes of the year, at least 41 people died and nearly 100 were injured during a political rally in Karur district on September 27.
#WATCH | Karur, Tamil Nadu | Relatives of those who were killed in yesterday’s stampede, mourn the loss of their loved ones as they make arrangements for the last rites.
39 people have lost their lives in the stampede which took place during the political rally of TVK (Tamilaga… pic.twitter.com/I98ZbCKHl3
— ANI (@ANI) September 28, 2025
The event, organized by Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), turned chaotic when thousands surged forward to catch a glimpse of his convoy after a delay of nearly seven hours.
Also Read: What Really Happened on Ekadashi? Inside the Temple Stampede That Shook Andhra Pradesh
