Around 20 devotees suffered injuries after a stampede-like situation prevailed in Hasnamaba temple, Hassan district of Karnataka on Friday.
The temple opened briefly during Deepawali. Scores had lined up to seek blessings from the deity.
On Friday, a group of devotees reportedly came into contact with a live wire. Under panic, devotees started running helter-skelter thus resulting in confusion and a stampede.
As many as 20 people suffered injuries. The injured were immediately shifted to the district hospital for treatment.
The annual Hasanamba Jatra Mahotsava is being held from November 2 to 14. Thousands of devotees visit the temple for darshanam.
