Even as a stampede unfolded in the early hours of Mauni Amavasya, many devotees continue to take holy baths in Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which has seen over 4 million devotees today
Updated On: 2025-01-29 05:14 PM IST
Compiled by : Nascimento Pinto
Sadhus take a holy dip in the Ganga river, before the Triveni Sangam, on Mauni Amavasya during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, on January 29
Meanwhile, the Akharas, which had originally called off the Amrit Snan, say that as the crowds at their ghats have decreased, they would go for the holy dip later in the day.
Scores of devotees are seen at the Sangam as they gather to take a holy dip on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya', during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, January 29
Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, January 29
The Kumbh Mela, one of the biggest religious gatherings in the world, which started on January 13, will end on February 26.