Two women were killed and several injured due to stampede in a temple in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district on Sunday as massive crowds thronged the Radha Rani temple at Barsana, Mathura, police said.
According to television reports, the tragedy struck the temple when hundreds of devotees gathered to celebrate Radhaashtami, the birthday of deity Radharani, the beloved of Lord Krishna on Sunday at Barsana.
Over five lakhs pilgrims have reportedly visited today at Barsana as against its occupancy of 5,000.
The Brij region around Mathura and Vrindavan are considered as the leelabhoomi (playground) of Sri Krishna and Radha.
Two severely injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
According to police, "Two female pilgrims died separately, one of a heart attack, and another of injury caused by slipping on the stairs."
Eye-witnesses said the stampede was caused due to heavy rush and limited time for 'darshan' of the presiding diety, who is known to be the beloved of Sri Krishna.
The special 'darshan' of the diety opened around 5 a.m.
"The post-mortem reports are awaited," police added.
Senior police officials from Mathura have reached Barsana to oversee the arrangements.
--With Agencies Inputs--
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