Prayagraj, India (January 29, 2025) – A devastating stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, early this morning, leaving at least 30 people dead and injuring over 60. The incident took place as a massive crowd of devotees surged towards the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, for the holy dip on Mauni Amavasya, one of the most auspicious days of the month-long festival.