Stampede in Varanasi at Lolark Chhath temple
- 5 years ago
A minor stampede broke out today during the 'Lolark Chhath' festival in Varanasi injuring at least a dozen people.
While many female devotees were injured in the stampede, the situation was later normalized with the help of the administration.
Lolark Chhath festival is celebrated during the monsoon season and is dedicated to the Sun god. Devotees take a dip in the ancient stepwell pond of Lolark Kund which is a sacred water body.
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While many female devotees were injured in the stampede, the situation was later normalized with the help of the administration.
Lolark Chhath festival is celebrated during the monsoon season and is dedicated to the Sun god. Devotees take a dip in the ancient stepwell pond of Lolark Kund which is a sacred water body.
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