A stampede at Tirupati's hill temple killed six and injured 40, prompting calls for better management, online services and planning to prevent future incidents.
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00:00Nestled in the serene hills of Tirupati, the Lord Venkateshwara Swamy Temple is a place
00:15of immense spiritual significance, drawing thousands of devotees each day.
00:22A stampede broke out amidst the crowds, claiming the lives of six devotees and injuring over
00:27forty others.
00:28The rush for tickets to the Vaikuntha Dwaradarshanam led to chaos, overwhelming both the devotees
00:35and the authorities.
00:39In the aftermath, many called for improvements in the temple's crowd management system,
00:44urging that better planning and better organization could have prevented such a tragedy.
00:50They pointed out that the current arrangements left too many people crammed together at the
00:55counters, creating a dangerous situation.
01:10Others focused on the need for enhanced online services.
01:36With so many people flocking to the temple, many believe that more accessible online
01:42systems could help elevate the physical crowding.
01:47Improved digital solutions could allow devotees to book their visits in advance, reducing
01:52the strain on the temple's facilities and offering a smoother, safer experience for
02:52The message was clear, with better crowd control, smarter planning and more efficient
03:02online services, tragedies like this could be avoided.