Magh Mela officer Rishi Raj said that Mahashivaratri marks the last 'snan parv' of the Magh Mela, drawing a massive influx of devotees. He informed that around 10 lakh people have already taken the holy dip so far.
As pe the instructions issued, devotees or people coming to take a dip from the Parade Mela area towards the Sangam would be able to take bath at the Sangam and the other ghats built towards the parade area.
A 'stampede-like' situation arose at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday, leading to some people being injured, according to Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana.