Crores of devotees flocked to Triveni Sangam for Mauni Amavasya, however, a stampede broke out which led to several casualties.

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,

The mega-religious event, organised every 12 years, is underway in Prayagraj from January 13 and will continue for 45 days.