In an unprecedented move, seers at the Mahakumbh Mela have called off the sacred ’Amrit Snan’ following a tragic stampede that resulted in 15 fatalities. This decision marks a historic moment in the festival’s long tradition,

Amrit snan, the traditional bathing ritual of akharas that was deferred due to the stampede at Maha Kumbh, resumed Wednesday afternoon

Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector in General (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna on Wednesday said that situations had brought in control while Juna Akhara along with two other Akharas would be going for Amrit Snan at Triveni Sangam of the Mahakumbh Mela.

Amrit snan, the traditional bathing ritual of akharas that was deferred due to the stampede at Maha Kumbh, resumed Wednesday afternoon. Led by Mahant Ravindra Puri, head of the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad,

Amid a stampede-like situation at Maha Kumbh, authorities stated that peace was restored as Juna Akhara and two others prepared for the Amrit Snan. Injuries sustained during the chaos were minor, and thousands still participated in the holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Mauni Amavasya.

The DIG Mahakumbh stated that arrangements are now in place, and the ‘Amrit Snan’ will continue as planned. Despite the tragedy, millions of devotees are expected to continue participating in the festival, which spans from January 12 to February 26.

Each Akhara has been allotted 40 minutes at the sacred waters, with the entire first procession completing the ritual and returning to their camps by 8.30 am.

On the second Amrit Snan day of the Mahakumbh, the revered Naga Sadhus have been granted the privilege of taking the first holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. However, there has been a change in the traditional order of some Akharas for the holy dip.

Following the stampede, the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad said that the seers have called off their Mauni Amavasya's Amrit Snan. Jagatguru Rambhadracharya also appealed to devotees to take the holy dip at the nearest ghat on the Ganga and not come to the Sangam Nose.

Multiple casualties were feared after a "stampede-like" situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as millions of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya,

LIVE: People in knowledge of developments told on condition of anonymity that at least 15 bodies have been brought to hospitals.