VIJAWYADA: At least ten devotees died and several others were injured in a stampede at the Venkateswara Swami Temple in Kasibugga, in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district, on Saturday. Reports say thousands of devotees had gathered at the temple to mark Ekadashi — one of Hinduism’s most sacred days, when worshippers fast and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. Police said the crowd swelled beyond control, leading to a stampede near the temple premises. “Several people collapsed as devotees rushed forward at once,” an official said. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities fear the death toll could rise, as some people were found unconscious after the incident. An inquiry into the incident has been ordered. According to a statement from the Andhra Pra

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