Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 stampede injures many amid holy dip rush. Amrit Snan to start at 10AM. Get live updates, latest news, and developments from the Kumbh Mela.

A stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya morning on Wednesday (29 January) left around 30 women injured, prompting Akharas to cancel their holy dip. A massive influx of devotees into Prayagraj's tent city for the 'Amrit Snan' led to overcrowding near the Sangam.

Dozens of worshippers are feared dead and many more injured following a stampede or crush Wednesday at the massive Kumbh Mela religious festival in northern India, according to officials.

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh, India, led to multiple deaths and injuries as millions gathered for a holy dip. Efforts are underway to manage the situation, with the event drawing huge crowds.

More than seven people were killed and around 10 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival in north India's Uttar Pradesh state on Wednesday, said an official, as tens of millions gathered to take a holy dip.

A stampede injured dozens of people early Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India, local media

A stampede injured dozens of people early Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India, local media reported.

Several people were feared dead after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival in north India's Uttar Pradesh State on Wednesday, as tens of millions gathered to take a holy dip on the six-week long event's most significant day.

A barrier broke during a holy bath in the city of Prayagraj injuring several devotees, the report said. The Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival is the world's largest single gathering of humanity and is held every 12 years.

Several people have been injured in a stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival, a religious event that began earlier this month and that occurs every 12 years. The festival is the biggest religious event in the world,

An eyewitness said chaos at the Sangam was caused by the crowd not knowing where to go and hidden dustbins, which made people trip and lose balance.