Several Injured After Nag Panchami Rush Triggers Stampede-Like Situation Near Harsiddhi Temple In Ujjain; 'Rumour,' Says Temple Committee| VIDEO
· Free Press Journal
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.
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However, Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee' member Pratham Kaushik refuted it as a 'rumour'. He asserted that there is no stampede-like situation in temple.
"Some news channels and social media handles are running false news of stampede-like situation near Mahakal temple premises. There are proper arrangements here and it is a smooth road for devotees," Kaushik said.
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महाकाल मंदिर में भगदड़ जैसी स्थिति
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उज्जैन के महाकालेश्वर नाथ चंदेश्वर मंदिर में श्रद्धालुओं के बीच भगदड़ जैसी स्थिति बनने के बाद कई लोगों के घायल होने की खबर है. फिलहाल घटना से जुड़ी अधिक जानकारी का इंतजार है.#Ujjain pic.twitter.com/3QnLtMtzOx
According to videos posted by ANI, the devotees are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. Doctors are keeping a close watch on their condition.
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Injuries reported after a stampede-like situation among the devotees at Mahakaleshwar Nath Chandreshwar Mandir in Ujjain.
— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2026
Meenu, mother of a man admitted to hospital says, "This occurred at Harsiddhi Chauraha. He came under a barricade when he was going… pic.twitter.com/cNLuRxWXrO
The heavy rush was seen in the Mahakal Temple area and on the roads around it as devotees arrived in large numbers for the special darshan of Lord Mahakal and Nagchandreshwar.
Around 5.50 lakh devotees have visited the temple so far.
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