Why 10 crore individuals are collecting on Mauni Amavasya–

A “stampede-like” scenario burst out at the Triveni Sangam in the very early hours of Wednesday (January 29) as crores of fans collected for a divine bathroom on the event of Mauni Amavasya throughout the Maha Kumbh mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.

Amid anxieties of numerous casualties, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed the scenario is “under control”, prompting individuals not to think“rumours” “Around 8-10 crore devotees are present in Prayagraj today. There is continuous pressure due to the movement of devotees towards the Sangam Nose. A few devotees had suffered serious injuries when they tried to cross barricading on Akhara Marg,” the centimeters informed the media regarding the stampede-like scenario at Sangam.

But why are 10 crore fans anticipated at the Maha Kumbh mela on Mauni Amavasya today? Let’s recognize.

Significance of Mauni Amavasya

Mauni Amavasya is one of the most advantageous day of the
Maha Kumbh Amrit Snan or a ‘holy dip’ on now in the Triveni Sangam is thought about one of the most vital routine of the spiritual event. Adding to this is the unusual holy placement called ‘Triveni Yog’, happening after a void of 144 years, which has actually enhanced the importance of the day.

Triveni Sangam is the assemblage of 3 divine rivers– the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythological Saraswati.

It is thought that individuals that wash in the Sangam throughout Maha Kumbh, especially on advantageous days like Mauni Amavasya, detoxify their wrongs and achieve ‘moksha’ or redemption.

Mauni Amavasya drops on the day of the brand-new Moon, when the brightened component of the Moon deals with the Sun and the dark side deals with theEarth Thus, the Moon is not noticeable to us.

The divine dip tackled
Mauni Amavasya is typically performed in silence.

With Mauni Amavasya holding such importance, around 10 crore individuals are most likely to execute Amrit Snan today.

Over 4 crore individuals took a divine dip in Triveni Sangam by 12 twelve noon today.

Meanwhile, up until January 28, greater than 19.94 crore fans have actually swum because Maha Kumbh began on January 13.

Arrangements for Mauni Amavasya

The Uttar Pradesh federal government has actually made numerous plans, consisting of releasing limited safety and security, to prevent safety and security problems as crores of fans and explorers collect to take a divine dip on the largest showering day at Maha Kumbh.

The location of the mela has actually been stated a no-vehicle and no-VIP area. As per an Indian Express record, there is no VIP procedure for very important people or a pass system for site visitors.

Vehicles will certainly not be permitted past the assigned car park.

Saints and seers of the 13 akharas have actually been allocated unique entrance and departure paths in the Sangam location.

“First of all, we have devised the zonal system, according to which those coming from the Arail side should take a bath at the Arail Ghat and those coming from the Jhusi side should take bath at Jhusi Ghat and so on,” Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna informed the paper.

The Railways is running unique trains to Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya.

‘Stampede’ at Maha Kumbh

A misfortune happened at the Maha Kumbh in between 1 am and 2 am when some fans climbed up over the barriers at Akhara Marg, UP CENTIMETERS Yogi Adityanath claimed.

“Between 1 am to 2 am, at the akhara route where arrangements were made for the Amrit Snan of the akharas, some devotees crossed over the barricades and were critically injured. They were immediately rushed to hospital where treatment was promptly ensured,” he was priced estimate as claiming by PTI.

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— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2025

According to Adityanath, some devotees were “seriously injured”.

As a sea of people turned up for the holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, a barrier broke, leading to injuries.

“Some people have got injured and have been hospitalised after a barrier broke at the Sangam. We are yet to have the exact count of those injured,” Akanksha Rana, Officer on Special Duty at the mela, said, as per PTI.

The Maha Kumbh continues to attract huge crowds, with the UP CM saying nearly 10 crore people are currently in Prayagraj.

“There is a heavy rush of pilgrims going to Sangam Nose but the administration is there. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also monitoring the scene and has called me four times since morning to take stock of the situation. Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda have also called,” Adityanath said.

While the Uttar Pradesh government has not divulged details about the number of casualties, PM Modi has offered his deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones in the stampede.

“The accident that happened in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extremely sad. My deepest condolences to the devotees who have lost their loved ones in this. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. The local administration is engaged in helping the victims in every possible way. In this regard, I have spoken to Chief Minister Yogi ji and I am constantly in touch with the state government,” he wrote on X.

प्रयागराज महाकुंभ में हुआ हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इसमें जिन श्रद्धालुओं ने अपने परिजनों को खोया है, उनके प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। स्थानीय प्रशासन पीड़ितों की हरसंभव मदद में जुटा हुआ है। इस सिलसिले में मैंने…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 29, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi were among those who condoled the deaths in the stampede at Maha Kumbh.

In the wake of the tragic incident, akharas initially called off their Amrit Snan. However, they later decided to go ahead with the holy dip.

Saints are reaching in large numbers at the Sangam for the second Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya.

Speaking to the media, DIG Mahakumbh Vaibhav Krishna said earlier in the day that Amrit Snan was about to begin. “Everything will be carried out traditionally… The police and administration will assist all the akharas in their traditional processions… The situation is under control. We are looking into the causes of today morning’s incident. It happened because of a huge rush of devotees. More than 10 crore devotees are expected to arrive,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.

With inputs from agencies