Most stampedes are triggered by factors such as overcrowding, the spread of rumours, lack of proper communication, or a ...

A stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, caused by a false electric shock rumor, resulted in six deaths and ...

A stampede broke out at the Mansa Devi Temple in Uttarakhand's Haridwar early Sunday morning, leaving several devotees ...

Haridwar: A day after eight people died in a stampede at Mansa Devi temple, concerns have resurfaced over the safety of other major shrines in Haridwa.

While “rumours” create panic in crowds, and are one of the factors contributing stampedes, they are not solely to be blamed.

Haridwar: A stampede broke out at the Mansa Devi Temple in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar early Sunday morning, leaving several ...

A large crowd had assembled at the temple when chaos broke out. Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey confirmed that 55 people were injured, several of whom are undergoing treatment ...

On January 29, the day of Mauni Amavasya, an ocean of humanity gathered on the banks of the Ganges. Millions of devotees waited patiently in the cool, pre-dawn mist for the Brahma Bela, the most ...

A tragic incident occurred at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar. A massive crowd gathered at the temple premises. A stampede ...

Hariyali Amavasya is also considered an auspicious occasion for paying homage to one’s ancestors, with rituals like Pitru tarpan performed to seek their blessings. Acts of charity, known as Daan Punya ...

Hariyal Amavasya, Hariyali Teej, and Nag Panchami are among the other festivals to be celebrated with devotion.

Amavasya, or the New Moon Day, is considered the most auspicious day to pay homage to one's ancestors in the Hindu tradition. It is observed on the Amavasya tithi of every month in the traditional ...