Kumbh Mela Stampede Kills Many

ALLAHABAD, INDIA - JANUARY 29: Attendees walk amongst piles of personal belongings after a stampede before the 'Amrit Snan' at the Kumbh Mela on January 29, 2025 in Allahabad, India. Local media reports said that at least 15 people had died and at least 30 were injured during stampede-like conditions at a ritual bathing event. Kumbh Mela in 2025 is a Maha Kumbh, which is a significant Hindu festival celebrated once every 144 years at Prayagraj (Allahabad). Scheduled from January 13 to February 26, 2025, it attracts millions of devotees for ritual bathing at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, marking a unique spiritual occasion with enhanced significance compared to regular Kumbh Mela. (Photo by Ritesh Shukla/Getty Images)