Crores of devotees flocked to Triveni Sangam for Mauni Amavasya, however, a stampede broke out which led to several casualties.

The sight of the saints immersed in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati, coupled with the symbolism of the flower rain, created a serene spectacle

After a brief halt due to large crowds, saints began their procession as they headed to the Triveni Sangam for the second Amrit Snan of MahaKumbh 2025 on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday.Saints and Akharas halted the second Amrit Snan after a stampede-like situation as a massive crowd of devotees gathered at the Sangam Ghats in the early morning of Wednesday.

As the Mauni Amavasya unfolds, the spiritual energy at the Kumbh is at its peak, with devotees, saints, and tourists from across the globe taking part in one of the world's largest religious congregations in Prayagraj.

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the stampede at the Maha Kumbh and prayed for the recovery of those injured

Several people are feared dead after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj on Wednesday as scores of people turned up for a holy dip in the Ganga on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.

A rush erupted at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, India. At least 40 are feared injured. The incident occurred when a group of devotees gathered near the sacred river to celebrate Mauni Amavasya, one of the most auspicious days for the holy dip.