7 die in Indian temple stampede after electric wire snaps

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-17 · 06:23 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Seven people died and over a dozen were injured in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Bihar, India, on Monday. The incident occurred near Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai district as thousands of devotees gathered for prayers during the third Monday of Shravan, a holy month dedicated to Lord Shiva. Officials stated that a snapped electric wire reportedly caused panic among the worshippers, leading to the deadly crush. The Shravan month, typically falling between July and August, involves fasting, prayers, and festivals across India.

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Shravan is one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Thousands of devotees gathered to offer prayers on the third Monday of Shravan.

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The incident occurred near Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai district.

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A stampede at a Hindu temple in Bihar, India killed seven people and injured over a dozen.

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The stampede was reportedly triggered by a snapped electric wire.

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A deadly Stampede broke out at a Hindu temple in eastern India’s Bihar state on Monday after a snapped electric wire reportedly triggered panic among worshippers, officials said, killing seven people and injuring more than a dozen.The incident occurred near Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai district, as thousands of devotees gathered to offer prayers on the third Monday of Shravan, one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar.The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colourful monsoon festivals across India.

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