From 1954 To 2025, 5 Chaotic Stampedes In Kumbh Mela

5 Brutal Kumbh Mela Stampede (1954-2025) Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jan 29, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Maha Kumbh 2025 Prayagraj is currently celebrating Maha Kumbh, a historic and iconic Hindu pilgrimage. it is the largest human gathering in the world. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Devotees from all across the country come together to witness the divine celebration. This is the playground for many naga sadhu and aghoris. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Maha Kumbh stampede However, a heartbreaking incident occurred at the Maha Kumbh, where a stampede-like situation killed at least 10 people. Here`s a look at stampedes in the past. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Kumbh Mela stampede in 1954 The Kumbh Mela 1954 was the first-ever Hindu gathering post-independence. A tragic situation arose when 800 people were killed during a brutal stampede. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Kumbh stamepde in 1986 The Kumbh Mela stampede in Haridwar claimed at least 200 casualties. The chaos arose when the then UP minister arrived. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Kumbh Mela stampede in 2003 In 2003, a stampede in Nashik killed dozens when thousands of pilgrims rushed towards the Godavari River for a holy dip during Kumbh Mela. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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