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

Pilgrims flocked to the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, marking a significant moment in the six-week Hindu festival.

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,

Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Ravindra Puri remarked that given the alarming situation, they decided to cancel their participation. A seer from the Panchayati Mahanirvani also indicated that conditions were not suitable for the ritual due to the enormous crowd.

Amrit Snan' -- the traditional bathing ritual of akharas that was kept on hold due to the stampede, has been resumed. Led by Mahant Ravindra Puri, head of the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad, the procession of akharas made its way on foot towards the Sangam for the Snan.

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

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.

Among a bouquet of stars, Hema Malini also arrived at Prayagraj to partake in the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela and took a dip at Triveni Sangam.

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.

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