A stampede occurred on Mauni Amavasya at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj between poles 11 to 17 at Sangam Nose. The injured have been admitted to the hospital. Official information about the casualties has not been revealed yet.
Police force deployed at every intersection
After the stampede in Maha Kumbh, the police were deployed at every intersection to control the crowd. Only pedestrians and bikes were allowed to enter. This is a picture of the Balshan intersection.
Pilgrims continue to take holy bath at Triveni Sangam
Pilgrims continue to take the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Mauni Amavasya during the Maha Kumbh. A pilgrim said, “I am here since January 5. The police and administration are taking care of everything.
The news of casualties of devotees due to mismanagement in Maha Kumbh is very sad – Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav tweeted, “The news of casualties of devotees in the accident caused by mismanagement in Maha Kumbh is very sad. Tributes!
We appeal to the government that:
The seriously injured should be taken to the nearest best hospitals with the help of air ambulances and immediate medical arrangements should be made.
Arrangements should be made to identify the bodies of the deceased and hand them over to their relatives and send them to their place of residence.
Immediate efforts should be made to reunite those who are separated.
Surveillance should be increased by making good use of helicopters.
Keeping the unbroken Amrit tradition of ‘Shahi Snan’ going on since the Satyuga, arrangements should be made to conduct the ‘Shahi Snan of Mauni Amavasya’ amidst safe management parallel to relief work.
We also appeal to the devotees to work with restraint and patience in this difficult time and complete their pilgrimage peacefully. The government should learn a lesson from today’s incident and make additional arrangements for the stay, accommodation, food, water and other facilities of the devotees.
Wishing speedy recovery to all those injured in the accident.
Yogi Adityanath’s appeal
Maha Kumbh-2025, dear devotees who have come to Prayagraj,
Take bath at the ghat of Maa Ganga near which you are, do not try to go towards Sangam Nose.
All of you should follow the instructions of the administration, cooperate in making arrangements.
Bathing is going on peacefully at all the ghats of Sangam. Do not pay any attention to any rumour.
PM Modi is keeping a close eye on the situation after the stampede in Maha Kumbh, the Prime Minister spoke to CM Yogi for the third time
UP government said this by releasing the drone video
Spiritual guru Devkinandan Thakur made this appeal
Mauni Amavasya bathing is going on… Today I did not go to Sangam Ghat because there is a huge crowd there. ‘Amrit’ is flowing in the entire Ganga and Yamuna stream. If you take a bath in Ganga or Yamuna anywhere, you will get ‘Amrit’. It is not necessary that you have to take a dip in Sangam only.
Prayagraj | A huge crowd of devotees is gathering in the Maha Kumbh area for the holy bath in Triveni on Mauni Amavasya.
1.75 crore people have taken the holy bath till 6 am today; according to the UP government, a total of 19.94 crore people have taken the holy bath till January 28.
CM Yogi called a high level meeting, Chief Secretary and DGP were present
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called a high-level meeting regarding the Prayagraj Mahakumbh accident. On Mauni Amavasya, saints and sages will take Amrit Snan in Mahakumbh without any pomp and show. No Shobha Yatra will be taken out during this time. DGP and Chief Secretary are present in this meeting going on at CM residence.
Railway on action mode regarding Maha Kumbh
Plan to run more than 360 trains,
On the day of Mouni Amavasya on January 29, around 10 crore pilgrims are expected to take a holy dip. Indian Railways has made special arrangements, under which passengers will get special trains every 4 minutes
Details of Mela Special trains running for Maha Kumbh-2025 on 29th January.
Why is Mauni Amavasya special?
According to the Hindu calendar, the new moon day of the month of Magha is called Mauni Amavasya. Fasting and bathing in silence on this day have special significance. ‘Mauni means silence, and by remaining silent on this day, one attains self-peace, restraint, and spiritual strength.
It is believed that bathing in holy rivers and making donations on this day destroys sins and leads to salvation. In particular, bathing in the Ganges is of utmost importance, and devotees bathe at the Sangam in Prayagraj to earn merit.
This day is also considered auspicious for worshipping the Sun God and ancestors, thereby receiving grace and blessings.
