On 30 March 2023, a stepwell cover in an Beleshwar Mahadev temple in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India; collapsed during a celebration of Rama Navami, killing at least 36 people and injuring 16.
[1] On the occasion of Rama Navami, a large number of Hindus visited Beleshwar Mahadev Temple, which sits atop an unused 40-foot (12 m)[2] stepwell covered by a grill and tiles.
[3][1] The weight of the crowd caused the cover to collapse, according to Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
[10] Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India offered his condolences, thoughts, and prayers.
[11] Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, said "It's an unfortunate incident.