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The Maha Kumbh witnessed its third grand ‘Amrit Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, drawing hundreds of thousands of devotees from across the globe, all seeking spiritual ...

At the break of dawn, sadhus, including the ash-smeared Nagas from various akharas, began their ceremonial journey towards the Triveni Sangam.

The third Amrit Snan assumed special significance as it came after the pre-dawn stampede on January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), which claimed at least 30 lives and injured 60 others.

There was only one survivor in the family: 12-year-old Jasmine Richardson. But this was no miracle. The reason why Jasmine survived the slayings is because she was responsible for the gruesome crimes.

A stampede broke out at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday, causing some injuries and several people feared dead. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi ...

Mahakumbh Stampede Highlights: The stampede that took place at the Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Wednesday amid Mauni Amavasya ‘Amrit Snan’ claimed that lives of at least 30 people.

PM Modi spoke to CM Yogi twice, directing immediate action. Several Akhadas cancelled their Amrit Snan, while authorities urged devotees to use designated ghats for safety. Several devotees have ...

Amrit snan, the traditional bathing ritual of akharas that was deferred due to the stampede at Maha Kumbh, resumed on Wednesday. IMAGE: Devotees walk from a pontoon bridge after a deadly stampede ...

On the Mauni Amavasya, the devotees were supposed to take part in the Amrit Snan or holy dip at the Sangam Ghat. However, in the wake of the stampede-like situation, the Amrit Snan was called off by ...

Officials and organisers had expected a huge crowd on Wednesday (January 29), as it is the day of Amrit Snan. Moreover, this holy occasion assumed even more significance as it fell on the special day ...

A tragic stampede unfolded at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj during the revered ‘Amrit Snan’ on Mauni Amavasya. The incident, which occurred as millions gathered at the Sangam—the ...