Crores of devotees flocked to Triveni Sangam for Mauni Amavasya, however, a stampede broke out which led to several casualties.

The Sangam Nose at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, draws millions of devotees during the Kumbh Mela. What's the importance of the Sangam Nose, where an overwhelming rush for the holy dip during Mauni Amavasya in the wee hours of Wednesday led to a stampede,

A stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya morning on Wednesday (29 January) left around 30 women injured, prompting Akharas to cancel their holy dip. A massive influx of devotees into Prayagraj's tent city for the 'Amrit Snan' led to overcrowding near the Sangam.