The Maha Kumbh Stampede results in the cancellation of Shahi Snan as Akhada Parishad makes a crucial decision.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

On Mauni Amavasya, a stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj as crores gathered for the second 'shahi snan' at Triveni Sangam.

Witness the grandeur of Maha Kumbh Shahi Snan as over 10 crore devotees gather for the holy dip. Get live updates, significance, and rituals of this sacred event.

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,

Explore the Maha Kumbh stampede at Sangam before Mauni Amavasya during Shahi Snan, highlighting key events and safety measures.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Many people are feared to have died during a stampede at Maha Kumbh mela on Wednesday. The crush happened during the auspicious Mauni Amavasya's Shahi Snan at Sangam. Confirming the development, Prayagraj Mela Pradhikaran OSD Akansha Rana said,

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,

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.