Tragic Stampedes in India: Ten Major Incidents with High Casualties

July3,2024

During the Godavari Pushkaralu festival, a stampede in Rajahmundry resulted in the deaths of at least 27 pilgrims as thousands gathered to take a holy dip in the river.

Godavari Pushkaralu Stampede (2015)

A stampede at the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, triggered by a collapse of a railway footbridge, claimed the lives of 36 people and injured many others.

Kumbh Mela Stampede (2013)

Returning pilgrims from the Sabarimala shrine were caught in a deadly stampede that resulted in 106 deaths and more than 100 injuries.

Sabarimala Stampede (2011)

Over 145 devotees were killed in a stampede caused by rumors of a landslide at the Naina Devi temple during a religious festival.

Naina Devi Temple Stampede (2008)

A stampede at the Chamunda Devi temple in Jodhpur during the Navaratri festival led to the death of 224 people, with more than 400 injured.

Chamunda Devi Temple Stampede (2008)

A stampede at the Chamunda Devi temple in Jodhpur during the Navaratri festival led to the death of 224 people, with more than 400 injured.

Mandher Devi Temple Stampede (2005)

During the Kumbh Mela in Nashik, a stampede occurred on a narrow bridge, leading to 39 deaths and several injuries.

Nashik Kumbh Mela Stampede (2003)

At least 11 people were killed and 50 injured in a stampede at the Deoghar temple during the month-long Shravani Mela.

Deoghar Temple Stampede (2015)

A stampede at the Ram Janki temple in Kunda, Pratapgarh district, resulted in the deaths of 63 people and injuries to dozens more.

Pratapgarh Temple Stampede (2010)

A stampede on a crowded footbridge at Mumbai's Elphinstone railway station during rush hour led to 23 deaths and many injuries.

Elphinstone Station Stampede (2017)