Mahakumbh Stampede on Mauni Amavasya : Here are 5 crucial details

Early on Wednesday morning during the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, there was a stmpade on the revered banks of the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj. This year's Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya was anticipated to draw 10 crore pilgrims, attracted by the celestial significance of the "Triveni Yog." However, according to multiple media accounts, the stampede caused at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. Those hurt in the altercation have been transported to Central Hospital while rescue efforts continue.

Here are five vital details of the stampede at Mahakumbh Mela 2025

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Stempede location

At Prayagraj's Sangam Ghat, there was a stampede. The Triveni Sangam, the meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, is revered by Hindus as the holiest place. During the Maha Kumbh, they believe that bathing in its waters, particularly on auspicious days like Mauni Amavasya, brings "moksha" or salvation, and washes away sins.

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Estimated number of people at Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya 

The most important Maha Kumbh rite, the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya, was anticipated to attract almost 10 crore pilgrims. The spiritual significance of the day is increased this year since, after 144 years, a rare celestial alignment known as "Triveni Yog" is taking place.

Mahakumbh Stampede: When it happened

Around two in the morning on Wednesday, the stampede took place as throngs of people gathered at the Sangam and every other ghat established along a 12-kilometer stretch of riverbanks for the Maha Kumbh. The stampede happened as a huge group of pilgrims rushed in the direction of the holy meeting point of the Yamuna and Ganges rivers. According to reports from government officials, a barrier intended to regulate the flow of people fell, and individuals sleeping on the riverbank were stomped upon.

Stampede at Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Number of casualties

"At least 15 people have died for now," a festival medic told news agency AFP, confirming the deaths. They are treating others.

What should pilgrims looking to go to the Maha Kumbh know

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged devotees to:

• Avoid going to the Sangam Nose and instead take a bath at the ghats close to Maa Ganga.
• Make use of the numerous bathing ghats that have been prepared for this use.
• Ignore rumors, comply with the administration's directives, and follow the arrangements.

To ensure a hassle-free visit to the Maha Kumbh 2025:

• If you are traveling from abroad, be sure you have a current passport and visa.
• Find out if any permits are required to enter pilgrim camps or certain festival areas.
• To discuss recommended vaccines, such as those for influenza, tetanus, and hepatitis A and B, speak with a healthcare provider. Keep a complete first-aid kit with drugs, antiseptics, and other supplies.

A terrible stampede at a train station during the Kumbh Mela in 2013 left forty-two people dead and forty-five injured. The Uttar Pradesh government, under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, has projected that 40 crore people will attend this year's six-week celebration, which will attract visitors from all around India. To guarantee pilgrims' safety during the occasion, the government has used cutting-edge technology to control the massive influx.