In an unprecedented move, seers at the Mahakumbh Mela have called off the sacred ’Amrit Snan’ following a tragic stampede that resulted in 15 fatalities. This decision marks a historic moment in the festival’s long tradition,

Amrit Snan' -- the traditional bathing ritual of akharas that was kept on hold due to the stampede, has been resumed. Led by Mahant Ravindra Puri, head of the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad, the procession of akharas made its way on foot towards the Sangam for the Snan.

Amrit snan, the traditional bathing ritual of akharas that was deferred due to the stampede at Maha Kumbh, resumed Wednesday afternoon