Trailer with pilgrims overturns in northern India, more than 30 injured

As many as 34 people were injured in a road accident in India, involving a trailer carrying pilgrims returning from the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

According to local police, the incident occurred approximately 400 kilometres from Prayagraj, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media. 

A total of 34 people sustained various injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu festival, is held every 12 years in northern India, celebrated by millions of devotees across the country.

Held at four rotating locations – Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain – the festival marks a significant event in the Hindu calendar. Based on legend, it commemorates the churning of the ocean of milk, during which drops of the nectar of immortality fell at these sacred sites.

Devotees believe that bathing in the holy rivers during Kumbh Mela cleanses them of sins and brings spiritual renewal. The festival is celebrated with a vibrant display of cultural traditions, including prayers, meditation, and rituals.

Temporary accommodations and facilities are set up to manage the massive influx of pilgrims, making it a remarkable logistical feat. Kumbh Mela also serves as a platform for cultural exchange and communal harmony, attracting people from diverse backgrounds.

By Aghakazim Guliyev