Deadly Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela; Festival Continues Amid Tragedy

A tragic stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela in India, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries. Despite the tragedy, the festival continues, drawing millions of devotees from across the globe. The Maha Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, is a significant event in the Hindu calendar, where pilgrims gather to bathe in sacred rivers, seeking spiritual cleansing and salvation.

• The stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
• Despite the tragic incident, the festival is still ongoing, with millions of attendees participating.
• The Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, occurring every 12 years.
• Pilgrims attend the festival to bathe in sacred rivers, a ritual believed to cleanse sins and bring salvation.

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