Millions of Devotees Take 'Holy Dip' in India a Day After Tragic Stampede

In Prayagraj, India, millions of Hindu pilgrims gathered for the Maha Kumbh festival, undeterred by a tragic stampede that claimed at least 30 lives the previous day. Despite the chaos, devotees flocked to the sacred confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, believing that bathing in these waters absolves sins. Authorities reported that around 30 million had already participated in the ritual by Thursday morning. The festival, expected to draw over 400 million participants, continues amidst heightened safety measures following the deadly incident. 

 

Source: PBS, New Indian Express, SCMP