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Mahakumbh 2025 News in Gujarati. When Mahakumbh 2025 is going to be grandly organized in Sangamnagari Prayagraj early next year, the Uttar Pradesh government under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is making a lot of efforts to make this event grand and divine. This year Prayagraj Mahakumbh will start from Posh Purnima i.e. 13th January 2025 and will conclude on Mahashivratri i.e. 26th February.

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Prayagraj kumbh mela : प्रयागराज में भगदड़ जैसी स्थिति बनी तो रेलवे प्रशासन ने प्रवेश पर लगाई रोक

 Prayagraj kumbh mela : प्रयागराज जंक्शन के सिटी साइड में संगम स्नान कर लौट रहे श्रद्धालुओं की भीड़ रात 10 बजे के बाद अचानक बढ़ गई। रात 10.30 बजे भगदड़ जैसी स्थिति बनी तो रेलवे प्रशासन ने कोई अप्रिय घटना न हो इसके लिए श्रद्धालुओं का जंक्शन पर प्रवेश बंद कर दिया। India’s Got Latent Row : रणवीर इलाहाबादिया पुलिस की पहुंच से लगातार दूर, जांच एजेंसी को कोई प्रतिक्रिया नहीं दी इस वजह से सड़क पर खड़े…

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Reposing Faith for Better Management of the Maha Kumbh Mela

The Maha Kumbh Mela, a grand spiritual gathering, is rooted in the belief that a single dip in the sacred waters during the auspicious period can absolve one’s sins and grant Moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. This belief is deeply embedded in Hindu scriptures and traditions. However, the recurring participation of millions of devotees, including revered saints and spiritual leaders, at every Kumbh Mela raises a critical question: “If one dip is sufficient for Moksha, why do saints and devotees return to the Kumbh Mela again and again?”

This inconsistency not only challenges the foundational belief but also exacerbates crowd management issues, making the event increasingly unsafe and inaccessible for many. To address this, it is imperative for religious leaders and saints to advocate that a single dip in any Kumbh Mela is enough to attain Moksha, as per the scriptures. By doing so, they can reinforce faith, reduce overcrowding, and ensure the safety and sanctity of the event.

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Video: माघी पूर्णिमा पर 1.83 करोड़ से अधिक श्रद्धालुओं ने किया महाकुंभ स्नान

Mahakumbh Video : माघी पूर्णिमा पर प्रयागराज के संगम तट पर बुधवार को फिर श्रद्धालुओं की भीड़ उमड़ पड़ी. यहां 1.83 करोड़ से अधिक श्रद्धालुओं ने महाकुंभ स्थान किया. इसके साथ स्नान करने वालों की संख्या 45 करोड़ में और इजाफा हो गया है. पूरे शहर को 12 फरवरी तक नो-व्हीकल जोन घोषित कर दिया गया है. Mahakumbh Video माघी पूर्णिमा पर बुधवार को प्रयागराज के संगम तट पर फिर श्रद्धालुओं की भीड़ उमड़ी रही. यहां…

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At least 12 people are feared dead in a tragic crowd crush at the Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious gatherings in northern India. The incident occurred when devotees, resting by the riverbanks in Prayagraj after taking a holy dip, were trampled by the surging crowd.

Emergency responders have been seen carrying away bodies on stretchers, but officials have yet to confirm the exact toll. With an estimated 100 million attendees expected on this auspicious bathing day, concerns over crowd control and safety remain high

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Stampede Horror at Maha Kumbh: Chaos, Panic, and Heartbreaking Loss 

The Maha Kumbh Mela, a grand spiritual gathering that draws millions, turned into a scene of unimaginable horror as a stampede broke out at the Sangam ghat on Mauni Amavasya. Eyewitnesses recount the harrowing moments of chaos, desperation, and grief as they searched for their missing loved ones amid an atmosphere of confusion and official silence. 

A Day of Uncertainty and Despair 

By 9 PM, the day had witnessed relentless panic and grief. Outside the mortuary of Motilal Nehru Medical College, a thinning crowd of relatives still searched for missing family members. Earlier, the city’s hospitals had been flooded with desperate families seeking information. Roads were blocked, key routes barricaded, and official communication remained scarce. Even by evening, no confirmed count of the deceased had been announced, only repeated appeals to stay calm and ignore rumors. 

Voices of Agony and Frustration 

As officials struggled to manage the crisis, eyewitnesses described the chilling moments leading up to the disaster. Ajay Kumar Yadav, searching for his missing sister Renu, expressed his distress: “I asked the police to make an announcement, but they told me to wait in line. How can we wait when our loved ones are missing?” 

The aftermath of the stampede was evident in the scattered remains—torn sandals, clothes, water bottles, and personal belongings littered the ground as security forces attempted to restore order. A viral video showed panicked devotees pushing open a barricade as security personnel struggled to contain the crowd. 

Eyewitness Accounts of the Tragedy 

Many accounts pointed to overcrowding at the ghat due to three out of four access gates being closed, funneling devotees into a single passage. The sudden swell of people turned deadly as a barrier gave way. 

A Tragedy That Could Have Been Prevented 

The Maha Kumbh Mela, touted as a symbol of state efficiency, has now become a grim reminder of the perils of mismanagement. While meticulous records were kept of every visitor and every dip taken in the river, the authorities failed when it mattered most—ensuring the safety of the devotees. 

In the wake of this disaster, questions linger. How did the crowd control measures fail so drastically? Why was there no proper emergency response? As grieving families struggle to make sense of their loss, they demand answers—and justice—for the lives lost in the chaos. 

For now, Prayagraj mourns. And the echoes of the desperate cries—ignored in the moment—will haunt this Maha Kumbh forever. For latest news India in Hindi, subscribe to our newsletter! 

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About seven killed at India’s Maha Kumbh festival

At least seven people have been killed and about 10 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India, according to Reuters.

Tens of millions gathered to perform holy ablutions on the most auspicious day of the six-week Hindu festival. Devout Hindus believe that ablution at the junction of three sacred rivers – the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical, invisible Saraswati – frees people from sins.

The participants include Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and celebrities such as singer Chris Martin and actress Dakota Johnson.

The stampede occurred between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. (19:30-20:30 GMT Tuesday) outside the ascetics arena, said Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state. He added that the situation was under control but the crowd was still massive.

The Hindu festival is the world’s largest gathering attracting about 400 million people in six weeks. In comparison, the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia attracted 1.8 million people last year.

Officials said the Rapid Action Force (RAF), a special police unit summoned during times of crisis, had been deployed to bring the situation under control. However, opposition parties, including Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Congress party, criticised the federal and state governments and blamed the stampede on what they called “mismanagement” and “VIP culture.”

VIP culture should be curbed and the government should make better arrangements to meet the needs of common devotees.

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Chaos at Triveni Sangam: Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede Turns Holy Dip into Tragedy

Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede, On the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, a major event of the Maha Kumbh Mela, thousands of devotees gathered at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. But in the early hours of Wednesday, January 29, a terrible stampede caused by an uncontrollably large throng turned the spiritual fervor into a horrific event. The tragedy, which happened at around 2:30 AM, left one of…

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Horror stampede at world's largest religious festival kills at least 15

At least 15 people have been brutally killed in a horror stampede at the world’s largest religious festival tonight. Many more have been injured early this morning as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India ‘s Prayagraj city. Distressed families lined up outside a makeshift hospital inquiring about their missing…

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