Meanwhile, on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' over 57.1 million devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni waters on Wednesday, according to an official statement from the Uttar Pradesh Information Department.
Jagadguru Shankaracharaya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj on Wednesday said that the Shankaracharayas of the country would be taking a holy dip at the Mahakumbh.
"Before Brahma Muhurta, between 1 am to 2 am, a huge crowd gathered on the Akhara Marg. Due to this crowd, the barricades on the other side broke and the crowd ran over the devotees waiting to take a holy dip on the other side. About 90 people were taken to the hospital through ambulances
Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, expressed condolences over the stampede during the Mahakumbh, calling it an 'unfortunate incident.'. He emphasised the importance of following the administration's instructions for safety. Swami Saraswati also commended the Akh
Bageshwar Dham Chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Wednesday said that he had circulated a video message after the Mahakumbh stampede urging devotees to take a holy dip from wherever they were.
On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, more than 57.1 million devotees have taken a holy dip in the Triveni waters today, as per the Uttar Pradesh Information Department.
As the Amrit Snan began after a brief halt due to a stampede-like situation, the Akhadas took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam with their deities for the Amrit Snan on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, which is also the day of the Second Shahi Snan.
he ongoing Mahakumbh Mela here has witnessed an extraordinary surge in devotees, with over 4.24 million pilgrims taking holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, as of 12 noon on Wednesday, as per the Uttar Pradesh government.
'Bhasma aarti' (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual here. It is performed during the 'Brahma Muhurta' between around 3:30 and 5:30 in the morning. According to religious beliefs, the wishes of the devotee who participates in the Bhasma aarti are fulfilled.