Mahakumbh Updates: Situation under control after stampede, saints of Akharas taking bath

Mahakumbh Stampede Updates: Many people have been injured after the stampede at Sangam in Mahakumbh, while more than 24 deaths are also feared. The injured have been admitted to the hospital built in Sector 2 of Kumbh area. Today, on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, a large number of pilgrims have reached Mahakumbh for bathing. Keep refreshing this page for every update related to

Mahamandaleshwar Kailashanand Giri thanked the Chief Minister

On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, Mahamandaleshwar Acharya Swami Kailashanand Giri of Niranjani Akhara performed Ganga Puja and wished for peace and prosperity of the countrymen. He praised the arrangements made by the Uttar Pradesh government and administration for the bath and thanked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Swami Kailashanand Giri said that the administration has made excellent arrangements for the convenience and safety of the devotees, due to which the devotees are taking a dip of faith without any hassle.

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand appealed to maintain patience

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj said that all three Shankaracharyas of the country will take a holy bath today. He expressed grief over the recent unfortunate incident and appealed to the devotees to be cautious.

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Swami Avimukteshwaranand said that bathing can be done anywhere in the Kumbh area and there is no need to crowd at any particular place. He requested the devotees to maintain patience and take a bath safely.

Grand welcome to the saints at Triveni Sangam, flower shower done from helicopter

On the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, flower shower was done on the saints and mahants taking holy bath at Triveni Sangam. Devotees participated in this grand event with enthusiasm. A huge crowd of devotees gathered at Sangam bank, who bathed and worshiped in a spiritual atmosphere

Meeting of Railway Minister with officials

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav held a meeting with senior railway officials along with Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar in Maha Kumbh Rail War Room at Rail Bhavan. Railway's Maha Kumbh War Room is built in Rail Bhavan, in which this meeting is taken place.

How many people took bath?

On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, saints continue to come to Triveni Sangam for the second Amrit Snan. Till 12 noon today, about 4.24 crore devotees have taken a dip of faith. Till today, the total number of devotees taking holy bath has exceeded 20 crores.