“Two dead, 90 injured during Devaragattu Banni festival in Andhra Pradesh”
Two Dead, 90 Injured During Devaragattu Banni Festival in Andhra Pradesh: Sub-Collector Mourya Bharadwaj Says One Died of Head Injury, Another of Heart Attack The annual Devaragattu Banni festival in Andhra Pradesh turned tragic this year, as two people lost their lives and nearly 90 were injured during the traditional celebrations in Kurnool district. According to Sub-Collector Mourya Bharadwaj , one person succumbed to a severe head injury , while another died of a heart attack amid the festivities. Despite the casualties, officials reported that injuries were fewer compared with previous years , highlighting improved safety measures and better crowd management. A Tradition Steeped in History and Devotion The Devaragattu Banni festival, celebrated in Devaragattu village of Holagunda Mandal , is one of the most unique and ancient events in southern India. The festival marks the victory of good over evil, commemorating the slaying of the demon Mani by Lord Malleshwara Sw...