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Religion
Elderly Devotees Await Murari Bapu's Ramkatha Launch Under Scorching Sun in Oankarshwar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 02:46 PM
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Video footage from the opening of Murari Bapu’s Ramkatha in Oankarshwar shows senior devotees and a saint standing in intense heat, highlighting gaps in crowd‑management.
The inauguration of Murari Bapu’s Ramkatha in Oankarshwar, Madhya Pradesh, drew a sizable crowd of devotees eager to hear the traditional narration of Lord Rama’s life.
Video recordings released by local media captured senior devotees and a recognized saint waiting for the program to begin while exposed to direct sunlight. No formal shade structures were visible, and many elderly attendees appeared visibly uncomfortable.
A few onlookers attempted to provide temporary relief by holding umbrellas and makeshift canopies, but the ad‑hoc measures underscored the lack of organized crowd‑management.
The incident has prompted criticism of the event’s organizing committee and the municipal authorities, who are now being asked to review safety and comfort protocols for future religious gatherings.
Officials have indicated that a post‑event assessment will be conducted to address the shortcomings and ensure better arrangements for senior participants in upcoming programs.
Video recordings released by local media captured senior devotees and a recognized saint waiting for the program to begin while exposed to direct sunlight. No formal shade structures were visible, and many elderly attendees appeared visibly uncomfortable.
A few onlookers attempted to provide temporary relief by holding umbrellas and makeshift canopies, but the ad‑hoc measures underscored the lack of organized crowd‑management.
The incident has prompted criticism of the event’s organizing committee and the municipal authorities, who are now being asked to review safety and comfort protocols for future religious gatherings.
Officials have indicated that a post‑event assessment will be conducted to address the shortcomings and ensure better arrangements for senior participants in upcoming programs.