Maha Kumbh is observed once in 144 years. It started on January 13 and will end on February 26.

Authorities worked in close coordination with police forces from these districts to regulate the movement of devotees, particularly around the heavily congested tent city and parking areas within 5 kilometers of the mela zone.

A fire broke out in the afternoon and was extinguished despite road access issues for fire engines. Maha Kumbh officer confirmed no casualties or injuries.

A doctor at a government hospital in India's northern Prayagraj city said at least 17 people were killed and many more injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival

A stampede broke out at the ongoing mega Hindu religious gathering of Mahakumbh in India’s Prayagraj during the early hours of Wednesday, reportedly killing dozens, as tens of millions of devotees descended on the holy city to bathe on Mauni Amavasya- the most sacred bathing day of the festival.

Description: A stampede broke out during the 'Amrit Snan' on Mauni Amavasya at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, leaving multiple people dead. By the morning of January 29, at least 10 were confirmed dead.