From Maha Kumbh Mela To Andhra Temple: Deadly Stampedes That Shook India This Year A stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh injured devotees during Ekadashi. Maha Kumbh Stampede Updates: At least 30 people were killed in a stampede at Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday, police said. As many as 60 people who suffered in the incident are undergoing treatment at a local hospital. More than 36 hours have passed since the stampede at Maha Kumbh , but Jitendra Sahu has not caught a wink and has been frantically searching for his 70-year-old aunt Shakuntala Devi, who has been missing since. Shakuntala Devi had arrived at the Maha Kumbh from Gwalior with a group of 15 devotees. Maha Kumbh Stampede 2025 Highlights: A stampede-like situation at Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh during Mauni Amavasya left multiple injured, with local reports suggesting at least 15 feared dead. PM Modi spoke to CM Yogi twice, directing immediate action. Several Akhadas cancelled their Amrit Snan, while authorities urged devotees to use designated ghats for safety.
