Prayagraj, Jan. 29 -- President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, Ravindra Puri, on Wednesday confirmed that the Akharas will not participate in the Snan today in the ongoing Mahakumbh after chaos erupted due to large crowds.

He appealed to the people to come on Vasant Panchmi for a snan instead of today.

He stated that the incident happened because devotees wanted to reach Sangam Ghat.

"We are saddened by the incident that took place. There were thousands of devotees with us... In the public interest, we decided that the Akharas will not participate in the Snan today... I appeal to the people to come on Vasant Panchami for a snan instead of today... Also, the incident happened because devotees wanted to reach Sangam Ghat; instead, t...