Several Injured After Nag Panchami Rush Triggers Stampede-Like Situation Near Harsiddhi Temple In Ujjain; 'Rumour,' Says Temple Committee| VIDEO
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Heavy rush of devotees on the occasion of Nag Panchami triggered a stampede-like situation near Mahakal Temple premises in Ujjain on Monday. Reports suggest around 13 devotees were rushed to Ujjain District Hospital by their family members and security personnel. A video shows devotees pushing each other as the crowd surged towards the barricades amid the heavy rush.…
On August 17, 2026, a rush of devotees during Nag Panchami at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain led to a chaotic scene near the temple premises, causing several injuries. According to the temple committee, there is no stampede-like situation, and the claims of a violent crowd surge are merely false rumors circulating on social media. The temple management committee member Pratham Kaushik stated that proper arrangements were in place for the devotees, and the streets leading to Mahakal Temple were flowing smoothly.
Around 13 devotees were taken to the Ujjain District Hospital by their family members and temple security personnel after getting injured in the commotion. Videos show devotees pushing each other as they rushed towards the barricades, while some news channels and social media platforms reported false information about the incident. The temple committee assured that the situation is under control and that the hospital staff is closely monitoring the condition of the injured devotees.
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