A day after a horrific stampede tragedy at a temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district, that claimed lives of 10 devotees, 9 women and 1 child, the head priest and founder of the temple have given his first reaction. Hari Mukunda Panda, 94-year-old temple priest and founder of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kashibugga was shocked due to the massive rush at the temple, which he has never seen before. The temple was built by him at the cost of Rs 10 crore on 12 acres of his 50-acre landholding.

At the auspicious occasion of Ekadashi, the temple popularly known as ‘Chinna Tirupati’ or ‘Mini Tirupati’ saw a massive influx of devotees, that led to this huge tragedy. Priest Hari Mukunda Panda, who personally cooks the prasad and oversees temple rituals, talking to media said, 'We thou

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