Uttar Pradesh

Hindus consider this year's event even more significant as having the power to free them of the cycle of rebirth.

Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.

Devotees take daily 'holy dips,' but on certain dates, "royal" dips are deemed more sacred, drawing larger crowds.

Here are some details about the incident and the situation on the ground.

The government has decided that a judicial inquiry of the incident will be done, says Uttar Pradesh state Chief Minister.

Witnesses say devotees trying to escape an initial stampede were caught in another stampede at an exit.

Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in freezing waters seeking absolution of their sins.

Authorities said the stampede occurred when a crowd of devotees started pushing towards the stage after an event to touch the preacher.

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At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.

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