Temple Tragedy: A Familiar Pattern Unfolds in India's Crowded Sacred Spaces The recent stampede like incident at Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, has claimed at least six lives and left over a dozen injured.
This tragic event is not an isolated occurrence but rather a symptom of a broader issue: India's inability to manage its own enthusiasm for sacred spaces.
During the holy month of Shravan, devotees rushed to offer water to Shiva, overwhelming the fragile infrastructure.