• Feedback
  • RSS Feed
  • Sitemap
Ommcom News
  • Home
  • Odisha
  • Nation
  • World
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Science & Tech
  • Photo Gallery
  • ଓଡ଼ିଆରେ ପଢନ୍ତୁ
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Odisha
  • Nation
  • World
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Science & Tech
  • Photo Gallery
  • ଓଡ଼ିଆରେ ପଢନ୍ତୁ
No Result
View All Result
Odisha News, Odisha Breaking News, Odisha Latest News || Ommcom News
Home Nation

Goa Govt Cancels Public Celebrations Following Tragic Stampede At Shree Devi Lairai Zatra

OMMCOM NEWS by OMMCOM NEWS
May 3, 2025
in Nation

New Delhi: As an expression of condolences to the victims and their families affected by the tragic stampede incident at the Shree Devi Lairai temple at Shirgao on Saturday, the Government of Goa has directed that all government-supported festive events and public celebrations scheduled over the next three days be cancelled or postponed.

The General Administration Department issued a notification which read, “In view of the tragic stampede incident that occurred during the Shree Devi Lairai Zatra at Shirgao, and as an expression of condolences to the departed and their families, the Government of Goa hereby directs that all Government-supported festive programmes and public celebrations scheduled over the next three days be cancelled or postponed. All Heads of Departments, Government Corporations and Autonomous Bodies are hereby instructed to ensure strict compliance of this directive.”

At least six people were killed and more than 30 injured after a stampede took place during the Lairai Devi Zatra in Shirgao village of Goa. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday.

Preliminary reports suggest overcrowding and lack of proper arrangements as possible causes behind the incident.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday visited the hospital to check on the injured persons.

According to the eyewitnesses, the situation escalated after a part of the crowd lost control. Locals and the volunteers at the temple rushed to pull people to safety.

The stampede took place as thousands of devotees thronged the temple to witness and participate in the centuries-old ritual at the temple, where barefoot ‘dhonds’ walk across a bed of burning embers.

The Lairai yatra, which takes place annually, attracts more than 50,000 devotees to the temple in North Goa.

A key aspect of the centuries-old tradition is the participation of barefoot ‘dhonds’ who walk across a bed of burning embers, a ritual symbolising deep faith and spiritual endurance.

The stampede occurred when, at one point along the route, due to a downward slope, the crowd began moving rapidly all at once and some people lost their balance and fell.

(IANS )

Tags: Devi Lairai ZatraGoa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
ShareTweetSendSharePinShareSend
Previous Post

Indian Film, Television And Online Video Services Industry Supports 2.64 Million Jobs: Report

Next Post

Delhi CM Gupta Holds Interactive Meet With Students, Parents At Delhi Secretariat

Related Posts

Nation

Congress Appoints Central Observers For Selection Of District Chiefs In MP, Haryana

May 25, 2025
Nation

Madhya Pradesh Gang-Rape Case: Police Await Post-Mortem, Forensic Report

May 25, 2025
Nation

Sarbananda Sonowal Urges People To Commit To Nation-Building, Economic Growth

May 25, 2025
Nation

DMK Will Never Compromise On Foundational Values, Ideological Commitment: M.K. Stalin

May 25, 2025
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Nation

‘Bharat Rice’ Distribution Scam: ED Carries Out Raids In Punjab And Haryana

May 25, 2025
Nation

‘Op Sindoor’ Posters And Hoardings To Welcome PM Modi In Gujarat Tomorrow

May 25, 2025
Next Post

Delhi CM Gupta Holds Interactive Meet With Students, Parents At Delhi Secretariat

CHSE Clarifies Plus II Results Not On May 6, Likely By Third Week

PM Modi, Angolan Prez Lourenco Discuss Deepening Ties, Global South Collaboration

Khimji
  • Feedback
  • RSS Feed
  • Sitemap

© 2025 - Ommcom News. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Odisha
  • Nation
  • World
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Science & Tech
  • Photo Gallery
  • ଓଡ଼ିଆରେ ପଢନ୍ତୁ

© 2025 - Ommcom News. All Rights Reserved.