Contradictory reports on elephant stampede near Manakulangara Devi Temple; Forest vs. Revenue departments investigate, 3 dead, 34 injured.

Officials expect visitor count at Kumbh Mela to exceed 550-600 million, with 12 days left in the six-week event.

With 12 days still remaining, the total count of visitors to the festival is expected to “soar beyond” 550 to 600 million.