Stampede at Singheshwar Temple on Last Sawan Monday, Several Devotees Injured

A stampede broke out at the famous Singheshwar Temple in Bihar’s Madhepura district on the last Monday of Sawan, when a large number of devotees gathered at the temple to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. The temple premises and surrounding areas witnessed a heavy rush of devotees from the early hours of the morning.

According to the information available, the situation became chaotic when the crowd suddenly became difficult to control. As the number of devotees increased, pushing and jostling reportedly took place, leading to a stampede inside the temple premises. Several devotees fell during the incident and sustained injuries. The incident created panic among the people present at the temple.

Following the incident, police personnel and administrative officials present at the spot immediately took action. The authorities attempted to control the crowd and ensure that devotees were moved to safer areas. The injured devotees were reportedly provided medical assistance and taken to hospitals for further treatment.

The last Monday of Sawan attracts a significantly larger number of devotees to the Singheshwar Temple compared to regular days. Devotees from different parts of the region visit the temple to perform prayers and seek blessings during the auspicious month of Sawan. The huge gathering resulted in long queues and heavy crowding around the temple premises.

Managing such a large gathering became a major challenge for the authorities. After the stampede, security personnel increased their efforts to regulate the movement of devotees and prevent further crowding. Police and administrative officials appealed to devotees to remain calm, avoid pushing and follow the instructions issued by the authorities.

The Singheshwar Temple is one of the prominent religious sites in Bihar and witnesses a significant influx of devotees during the month of Sawan. The final Monday of Sawan is considered particularly important, which resulted in a large number of devotees arriving at the temple for darshan.

Following the incident, the administration continued to monitor the situation and strengthen crowd-management arrangements around the temple. Authorities focused on safely moving devotees through designated routes and preventing further congestion in crowded areas.

Further details regarding the exact number of injured devotees and their condition are awaited. The administration is continuing to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to ensure the safety of devotees visiting the temple.