Mahakumbh News LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath after a stampede injured dozens of people early Wednesday. Local reports stated that at least 15 people are feared dead. Drone visuals showed thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river at the massive festival in Prayagraj.
In view of the situation, several ‘akhadas’ called off their ‘amrit snan’ (holy bath). Today (January 29) is one of the most auspicious days to take a holy dip due to ‘Mauni Amavasya’.
Mauni Amavasya falls on the Hindu calendar day of Magh Krishna Amavasya. This is considered the most auspicious date among all the special bathing dates. It is believed that on this day, the water of the holy rivers turns into ‘Amrit.’ Mauni Amavasya is also referred to as the ‘Amavasya of the Saints.’ The bath on Mauni Amavasya is traditionally performed in silence.
