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Bodies, clothes, bags lie on ground after stampede at mass Hindu gathering in India
By Saurabh Sharma
LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) – Bodies, clothes and bags lay scattered on the ground after a deadly stampede at the world’s largest gathering of humanity, the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India, on one of the most auspicious days in Hinduism.
Witnesses described a mass of people rushing to take a pre-dawn dip at the confluence of the three sacred rivers – the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical, invisible Saraswati, at Prayagraj, which Hindus believe absolves them of all sins and frees them from the circle of life and death.
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An unnamed official said at least seven people had died and dozens more had been injured in the stampede that took place in the early hours of Wednesday. But there was no confirmation of deaths or injuries from the local government, more than 12 hours after the incident.
“We saw people falling, lying one above another and crushing others to find a safe place. As we went ahead, we saw clothes, bodies of people, their bags, clothes and other belongings littered around,” Shweta Tripathi, a resident of Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, told Reuters.
“It all happened so fast that I couldn’t process it and started crying. Luckily none from my group was hurt and we are all safe,” she said.
She saw a child and his relative crying next to bodies of their loved ones.
“I don’t think I am coming ever again,” she said.
The Maha Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest congregation of humanity, attracting some 400 million people over its six weeks. By comparison, the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia drew 1.8 million last year.
By Tuesday nearly 200 million people had attended the 2025 festival since it started two weeks ago.
Visuals showed distressed attendees searching for their belongings amid piles of bags, clothes and water bottles thrown around. Some people were seen walking with containers carrying the holy water from the rivers.
Abhishek Kumar, who said he also attended the Mela with a few of his relatives saw people falling because of the crowd that surged to take a dip.
“Some people were returning after taking a dip and others were rushing towards the river. There was absolutely no co-ordination between the two crowds,” he told ABP news channel.
“Some of the women in our group were old and they tripped and fell. People walked over them in their hurry to get out,” he said.
Kumar said it took him and others more than an hour to get to the makeshift hospital near the site of the festival because of the surging crowds.
“From what we could tell, the women we brought here were not breathing, but we don’t know for sure. We just picked them up on our shoulders and ran.”
(Reporting by Saurabh Sharma,writing by Shilpa Jamkhandikar and Tanvi Mehta, Editing by Angus MacSwan)
In a tragic turn of events, bodies, clothes, and bags were left scattered on the ground after a stampede occurred at a mass Hindu gathering in India. The chaos unfolded as thousands of devotees gathered to participate in the religious event, resulting in a rush of people that led to the deadly stampede.The scene was described as chaotic and heartbreaking, with injured individuals lying on the ground amidst the debris. Rescue teams rushed to the scene to provide aid to the injured and transport them to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the stampede and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to prevent such tragedies in the future. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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Stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival Leaves Pilgrims Hurt
People were hurt and deaths were feared after millions of Hindu pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a huge festival in the Indian city of Prayagraj, rushed to bathe in holy river waters on what is considered one of the most auspicious dates in the Hindu calendar.
As pilgrims rushed to the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, which Hindus consider sacred, some people who were sleeping on the ground were trampled and a barrier broke, government officials said.
The Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj occurs every 12 years. Hindus believe that bathing at the spot where the two holy rivers meet, along with a third mythical river called Sarasvati, will purge them of all sins and help them attain salvation. Because of certain favorable celestial alignments, millions more were expected this year at the event, named the “Maha” or Great Kumbh.
The government of the state of Uttar Pradesh, where Prayagraj is, has estimated that around 400 million people will attend the six-week festival from all corners of India. To house them all, the government built a temporary city on the banks of the Ganges, with tents, toilets, streets, pontoon bridges and waste management facilities.
The danger posed by huge crowds has been a frequent problem at the Kumbh Mela. In 2013, 42 people were killed and 45 injured in a crowd crush on a train platform.
Government officials became much more organized and focused on the safety and security of pilgrims after the 2013 incident. This year, the Uttar Pradesh government has employed sophisticated technology to monitor the inflow and outflow of people so that police personnel on the ground can redirect crowds.
Despite the precautions, festival employees and others were encouraging people to go toward the confluence of the rivers, with some even using the public address system to do so. Police officials were unable to clear the bathing areas before more pilgrims rushed in.
This is a developing story that will be updated.
Stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival Leaves Pilgrims HurtA tragic incident occurred at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu festival, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, when a stampede broke out leaving several pilgrims injured. The festival, held every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees who come to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River.
The stampede reportedly took place near the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, where pilgrims had gathered to take a holy dip. The chaos ensued when a large crowd of people tried to make their way to the river at the same time, resulting in a stampede.
Authorities have stated that at least 20 people were injured in the incident, with some in critical condition. Rescue teams and medical personnel were deployed to the site to provide aid to the injured and ensure the safety of the pilgrims.
The Maha Kumbh Mela festival is known for its spiritual significance and is a revered event in Hindu culture. However, tragedies like this serve as a reminder of the challenges that come with managing such massive gatherings.
Our thoughts are with the injured pilgrims and their families, and we hope for their speedy recovery. Let us all pray for the safety and well-being of all those participating in the Maha Kumbh Mela festival.
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