Chamunda Temple Stampede

Darshan goddess, kneel at her throne

3:45 AM, no way they could have known

Ancient holy site, we pay our homage here,

and to your honor we will solemnly adhere

Crushed under the feet of countless rushing devotees

Lungs gasping for breath while standing in the massive queue

Follow the crowd, the thousands avowed, to the temple gates

Single file, to the deity within

Follow the crowd, the thousands avowed, to the temple gates

Single file, 'til the panic soon sets in

Final body count of 148

Hardly a drop of blood was seen on the gate

No way to escape the crushing human tide

When the crowd beckons you, it's up to you to decide

Find your own path out

You'll find out what you're all about

Crushed under the feet of countless rushing devotees

Lungs gasping for breath while standing in the massive queue

Follow the crowd, the thousands avowed, to the temple gates

Single file, to the deity within

Follow the crowd, your own life avowed, to the bitter fall

Single file, 'til the soul inside is sold

Chamunda temple stampede