So, the stampede happened. Each death is a tragedy but there’s also perspective – crores of people were at the Kumbh. VIPs given special access to the holy waters seldom face problems. It’s ordinary people who die. Many will say those who die here, at this time, are destined to go directly to heaven, for the congregation commemorates the churning of the nectar of immortality (amrit) in Satya Yuga. Faith can explain away any tragedy.

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