Wed Jan 29 03:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Maha Kumbh Amrit Snan Cancelled After Stampede
**Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh:** The Amrit Snan ceremony scheduled for Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has been cancelled following a stampede earlier today. This announcement was made by Mahant Ravindra Puri, president of the Akhara Parishad (Council of Ascetics), in an exclusive interview with ABP News.
Puri stated that all Akharas have called off their participation in the Amrit Snan and have recalled their processions back to their camps. He expressed regret over the incident, stating that while today was a significant religious day, the stampede made the planned ritual impossible. The cancellation comes after a large-scale stampede occurred at the Kumbh Mela grounds. The specific number of casualties remains unreported in this summary.
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