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Devotees Seek Blessings Amidst Tragedy: Urgent Reforms Demanded After Fatal Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela

Prayagraj, India — In the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday, a tragic stampede at one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, the Maha Kumbh Mela, claimed the lives of at least 30 people and injured 60 others. The incident unfolded near the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, during the Mauni Amavasya ritual, often the busiest of the 12-year cyclical festival, revered by millions of Hindu devotees. The Maha Kumbh Mela, held at the …

Tragic Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela Claims Lives Amid Historic Pilgrim Gathering

Prayagraj, India — In a tragic turn of events at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, nearly 40 people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede on Wednesday. The incident occurred as a massive flux of Hindu pilgrims converged to bathe in the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers on Mauni Amavasya, the most significant bathing day of the festival. Despite the calamity, official confirmation on the …

Tragedy Strikes at Maha Kumbh Mela: Deadly Stampede Claims Lives on Sacred Bathing Day

Prayagraj, India – A tragic stampede during the pre-dawn hours of a significant holy day at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj resulted in the death of nearly 40 people, with about 60 others sustaining injuries. This calamity struck as millions of Hindu devotees gathered at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers for a sacred ritual bath. The incident occurred early Wednesday, on what is considered the most auspicious day …

Tragic Barrier Collapse at Maha Kumbh Mela Results in Multiple Fatalities During Sacred Bathing Event

Prayagraj, India – A tragic incident at the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival, led to multiple fatalities early Wednesday morning as a crowd surge occurred near the river banks of Prayagraj. The crush, described by attendees as chaotic and sudden, happened as tens of millions gathered for the sacred Mauni Amavasya bathing day, one of the festival’s holiest occasions. Authorities reported that a temporary barrier failed near the site, unleashing a sudden …

Devastating Stampede at Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Results in Fatalities Amidst Record Crowds

Prayagraj, India – Early Wednesday, a devastating stampede occurred at the Sangam, a sacred confluence of rivers, where thousands of devotees had gathered for a holy dip in the Ganga during Mauni Amavasya. Officials reported multiple casualties as a result of the surging crowd, marking a tragic incident during this highly revered event. The stampede reportedly began after a barrier collapse at the Sangam Nose, causing panic and chaos amongst the pilgrims assembled for the …