Official fear more casualties after a deadly stampede at a temple in Andhra Pradesh state. Photo: AP PHOTO

A crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple in southern India has left at least nine people dead and dozens injured.

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The incident occurred at the Swamy Venkateswara Temple in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh state where hundreds of devotees had gathered to mark one of Hinduism's sacred days, Ekadashi.

On this day, the devotees fast and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, a key Hindu deity.

An initial investigation suggests that an iron grille meant to maintain the queue of wor

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