A tragedy struck Maha Kumbh on the second ‘Amrit Snan’, where eight to 10 crore devotees are expected today. On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, a stampede broke out in the wee hours of Wednesday, leading to fear of casualties.

Thirty people were killed in the stampede that happened just before dawn at the Maha Kumbh venue in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the police chief that oversees security at the massive religious gathering told reporters today.

Amrit Snan' -- the traditional bathing ritual of akharas that was kept on hold due to the stampede, has been resumed. Led by Mahant Ravindra Puri, head of the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad, the procession of akharas made its way on foot towards the Sangam for the Snan.

Maha Kumbh holds immense spiritual significance for devotees across the globe. Throughout the religious festival, certain bathing dates are considered especially sacred. Mauni Amavasya, on January 29,

The Kumbh Mela follows a strict ceremonial order in which Akharas from three sects—Sanyasi, Bairagi, and Udaseen—perform their holy dip

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 stampede injures many amid holy dip rush. Amrit Snan to start at 10AM. Get live updates, latest news, and developments from the Kumbh Mela.

Many Injured after a “stampede-like” situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as a large number of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya,

A stampede at Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, resulted in multiple casualties on Wednesday (Jan 29), reports AFP, citing its photographer who was present at the scene in India's Prayagraj.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, all 13 Akharas at Maha Kumbh 2025 have decided to cancel the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya following a devastating stampede that has left several feared dead. The incident occurred as millions of pilgrims gathered for the holy dip.