Ekadashi

In this report, India Today reporter Apoorva Jayachandran details the vandalism of an ancient Shiva Lingam at the Bhimeswara Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh's Draksharamam. The incident, occurring on Mukkoti Ekadashi, triggered 'massive outrage' among devotees. Apoorva Jayachandran explains that police investigations reveal the act stemmed from 'misguided anger' following an altercation between the accused and the temple priest. The reporter confirms the accused is in custody and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered strict action to prevent such recurrences.

A Special Report on the tragic stampede at the private Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, where nine devotees, including eight women and a child, lost their lives. The YSRCP has slammed the incident, with a leader stating, 'This is a grave indictment of governments priorities and failures.' The tragedy unfolded on the auspicious day of Ekadashi, when a crowd of over 20,000 thronged the under-construction temple which had a single narrow entry and exit point and had not informed authorities about the event. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced an inquiry, while his son, Minister Nara Lokesh, visited the site and announced a compensation of ₹15,00,000 for the victims' kin. The incident has sparked a political firestorm, with the opposition YSRCP blaming the TDP government's negligence for the disaster.

This special report covers the deadly stampede at the Venkateshwara temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, where nine devotees lost their lives. The tragedy has ignited a political firestorm, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordering a probe while his son, Minister Nara Lokesh, visited the site and announced compensation. The YSRCP has sharply criticised the ruling TDP government, with one leader stating, 'These are not accidents — they are state-sponsored deaths caused by indifference and incompetence.' . The incident occurred at a private temple that lacked police permission and proper crowd control for the Ekadashi festival, leading to a fatal collapse of a railing. . Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences and announced ex-gratia for the victims' families. . The report examines the administrative failures and the ensuing political blame game.

This special report covers the tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, which claimed nine lives, including eight women and a child. The incident has sparked a political firestorm, with the TDP government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, facing intense scrutiny, and key figures like Sanjay Sahay, Pattabhi Ram Komareddy, and Margani Bharat Ram debating accountability. YSRCP's Margani Bharat Ram stated, 'This tragedy is complete the failure of this coalition government. It's complete sheer negligence of Mr. Chandrababu Naidu.' []. The government has attributed the incident to the temple being a private, under-construction entity that failed to inform authorities about the large Ekadashi gathering. This defence is heavily contested by the opposition and analysts, who point to a severe intelligence and crowd management failure, especially as this is the second deadly temple stampede in the state in 2025.

A Special Report on the tragic temple stampede in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, where nine devotees were killed. The focus is on the government's response, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and the visit of ministers Nara Lokesh and Ram Mohan Naidu to the injured. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu stated, 'Unfortunately, the organisers did not inform the police or local authorities about the event.' The incident occurred at a newly constructed private temple during Ekadashi celebrations, with reports of a single entry-exit gate and the collapse of a railing under the pressure of a massive crowd. This has led to a fierce political blame game, with the opposition YSRCP accusing the TDP government of negligence, while the government has ordered a probe, highlighting the lack of official permission sought by the temple organisers for the large gathering.

This special report focuses on the tragic stampede at the privately-run Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, which has claimed at least nine lives. Key political figures, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, have responded to the crisis. In a statement, the Congress chief said, 'we are deeply pained by the tragic loss of lives, also adding that crowd management guidelines are imperative.' The incident, which occurred on the auspicious day of Ekadashi, was reportedly caused by the collapse of a steel railing amidst a massive, unmanaged crowd. Chief Minister Naidu has ordered a probe into the incident, highlighting that temple organizers failed to seek permission or inform authorities, which prevented necessary security measures. The government has announced that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the lapses.

This special report covers the tragic temple stampede in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district that claimed nine lives, sparking a political firestorm between the government and the opposition. The YSRCP has alleged the tragedy 'is not a result of unforeseen circumstances, but a direct consequence of calculated negligence'. The incident occurred at the privately constructed Kashi-Bhuga-Venkateshwara Swami Temple during the auspicious Kartika Masam Ekadashi celebration. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated that police were not informed about the large gathering, which prevented crowd control measures. The opposition YSRCP, however, has slammed the TDP-led government, holding it accountable for what they term a failure of governance and divided attention. This report delves into the administrative lapses and the political fallout of the tragedy.

This special report focuses on the tragic stampede at the Kasibugga Venkateswara Swami Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district, where at least 10 devotees lost their lives on the auspicious day of Ekadashi. The incident raises serious questions about crowd management and safety protocols, as key figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu have expressed condolences. As the anchor questioned, 'If they weren't prepared, then why play with the lives of these devotees in the first place?'. The stampede is attributed to a massive surge of worshippers at the private temple, which had a single entry and exit point and an area under construction. Prime Minister Modi has announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for the kin of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured from the PM's National Relief Fund. An inquiry has been ordered to determine accountability for the devastating lapses.

This special report focuses on the tragic stampede at the privately-run Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, which claimed ten lives. A TDP spokesperson stated, 'we have to first check whether the permission was taken or not. If not, then who needs to be responsible for this is all that we have to understand.' The incident occurred during Ekadashi celebrations, where a crowd far exceeding the venue's capacity gathered, leading to the deadly crush. Reports indicate the temple lacked official permissions for the large event and was not registered under the Endowments Department. In response, the Andhra Pradesh government has initiated relief efforts and promised a thorough investigation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh for the kin of the deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.

At least ten devotees, including women and children, lost their lives and several others were injured in a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district on Saturday. The tragic incident occurred amid a massive rush of worshippers gathered for Ekadashi, an auspicious occasion for Hindus, officials confirmed.

This special report covers the tragic stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam, where nine devotees lost their lives and several others were injured during the auspicious Ekadashi festival. The incident has put a spotlight on crowd management at religious gatherings, with Andhra Pradesh's IT Minister Nara Lokesh expressing his shock and assuring government support for the victims. The minister stated, 'this is very shocking that this incident has taken place at the temple here.' Preliminary reports suggest the stampede was triggered when a railing collapsed under the pressure of a sudden surge of thousands of devotees, leading to chaos and tragedy. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the lapses in crowd control and administration preparedness, as rescue and relief operations continue at the site.

This special report covers the tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kashi Bugga, Srikakulam, where several devotees lost their lives during Ekadashi celebrations. The focus is on the government's response, led by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. In a statement, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said, 'The death of devotees in this tragic incident is extremely heartbreaking.' The report examines the immediate aftermath, with the administration prioritising rescue and medical treatment for the injured. Questions are being raised about potential lapses in crowd management, especially as the large gathering was expected for the auspicious festival. The Chief Minister has directed local officials and public representatives to oversee relief measures on the ground, while a probe into the exact cause of the disaster is anticipated.

This special report focuses on a tragic stampede at the Kashi Bugga Venkateshwara Swami temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, where nine devotees have died. The incident has put the state government on high alert, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh monitoring the response. A key question raised during the broadcast was about preventative measures, asking, 'what about crowd management by the authorities, by the temple authorities, by the security forces...especially on such special days?' The devastating event unfolded during the auspicious Karthika Masa Ekadashi festival, with a surge of pilgrims leading to chaos. Women and children are reportedly among the victims. Rescue and relief operations are underway as authorities grapple with the aftermath and provide aid to the numerous injured.

This special report covers the tragic stampede at the Kashi Bugga Venkateshwara Swami temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, which has led to the deaths of nine devotees and left several others injured during Karthika Masa Ekadashi celebrations. The anchor, Priya, raises a critical question about accountability, asking, 'But then the question remains, what about crowd management by the authorities, by the temple authorities, by the security forces that are in fact, you know, deployed in these places, especially on such special days.' The incident, which occurred amid a massive rush of devotees, has prompted a large-scale rescue operation, with the injured being moved to nearby hospitals. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed his shock and offered condolences to the families of the victims as the state grapples with the devastating loss of life.

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