In an unprecedented move, seers at the Mahakumbh Mela have called off the sacred ’Amrit Snan’ following a tragic stampede that resulted in 15 fatalities. This decision marks a historic moment in the festival’s long tradition,

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,

On Wednesday as lakhs lined up to take a dip in the Ganga River at Mahakumbh, a stampede-like situation occurred, killing at least 15 devotees.

Amrit snan, the traditional bathing ritual of akharas that was deferred due to the stampede at Maha Kumbh, resumed Wednesday afternoon

Amrit snan, the traditional bathing ritual of akharas that was deferred due to the stampede at Maha Kumbh, resumed Wednesday afternoon. Led by Mahant Ravindra Puri, head of the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad,

Amid a stampede-like situation at Maha Kumbh, authorities stated that peace was restored as Juna Akhara and two others prepared for the Amrit Snan. Injuries sustained during the chaos were minor, and thousands still participated in the holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Mauni Amavasya.

The DIG Mahakumbh stated that arrangements are now in place, and the ‘Amrit Snan’ will continue as planned. Despite the tragedy, millions of devotees are expected to continue participating in the festival, which spans from January 12 to February 26.

A stampede-like situation erupted at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj as millions of devotees gathered for the Mauni Amavasya 'Amrit Snan'. The overcrowding led to chaos, and several devotees were injured.

Following the stampede, the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad said that the seers have called off their Mauni Amavasya's Amrit Snan. Jagatguru Rambhadracharya also appealed to devotees to take the holy dip at the nearest ghat on the Ganga and not come to the Sangam Nose.