Archive · 28 Sep 2025
India Stampedes: A Series of Tragedies in 2025
Several stampedes occurred in India in 2025, with many people dying.
These happened at religious gatherings, festivals, and rallies.
Some major incidents took place at the Maha Kumbh, a temple in Tirupati, New Delhi Railway Station, and at a victory parade in Bengaluru.
Overcrowding and poor planning are often to blame.
Investigations are being launched, and compensation is being offered to the victims' families.
These tragedies highlight the need for improved safety at large events.
A series of stampedes across India caused many deaths and injuries in early to mid-2025.
Fatal stampedes occurred at religious events, including the Maha Kumbh and a temple in Tirupati.
Other stampedes took place at public gatherings like a victory parade and a political rally.
Overcrowding and lack of safety measures were contributing factors in the incidents.
Investigations were launched, and compensation was provided to some victims' families.
- Who
- Devotees, festival attendees, and rally participants.
- What
- Multiple stampedes resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries.
- When
- January to September 2025
- Where
- Across India, including Prayagraj, Tirupati, New Delhi, Goa, Puri, Haridwar, Bengaluru, and Karur.
- Why
- Causes vary, including overcrowding and inadequate safety measures, lack of preparation.
- Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj
- January 29, 2025: At least 82 deaths
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- January 8, 2025: 6 deaths
- New Delhi Railway Station
- February 15, 2025: 18 deaths
- Lairai Devi Temple, Goa
- May 3, 2025: 6 deaths
- Jagannath Yatra, Puri
- June 29, 2025: 3 deaths
- Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar
- July 27, 2025: 9 deaths
- Bengaluru RCB Victory Parade
- June 4, 2025: 11 deaths
- Vijay TVK Rally, Karur
- September 27, 2025: 39 deaths
