Several people were feared dead and many more injured in a stampede early Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India 's Prayagraj city,

More than seven people were killed and around 10 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India on Wednesday, said an official, as tens of millions gathered to take a holy dip on the most auspicious day of the six-week Hindu festival.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday urged people to take a dip at their nearest ghats instead of heading to the Sangam Nose to prevent overcrowding, after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj left several injured as millions of devotess gathered for holy dip on 'Mauni Amavasya',