Tirupati Temple Stampede: Multiple Killed As Thousands Queue For Vaikuntha Darshan Tickets Amid Rush

Tragedy struck in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati on Wednesday as a stampede claimed multiple lives including that of devotees, in which a woman named Mallika also died, during the distribution of Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan tickets. The chaos erupted at Bairagi Pattida Park, where thousands of devotees had queued up early in the morning, hoping to secure tokens for the 10-day special darshan. Officials reported that over 4,000 devotees had gathered, leading to a severe overcrowding situation that spiraled out of control when the queues were allowed to move forward. This live update covers the harrowing details of the incident, including eyewitness accounts, the response from local authorities, and the steps being taken to manage the aftermath. The Tirupati temple, known for its immense spiritual significance, has become a scene of heartbreak as families mourn the loss of loved ones and devotees express their frustration over the mismanagement that led to this tragedy. #tirupatistampede #vaikunthadarshan #tirupatitemple #andhrapradeshnews #templetragedy #indiatoday #indiatodaylivestream Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday