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The festival, billed as the largest gathering of humanity, attracts tens of millions of pilgrims from around the world.

It’s now become more typical for deals to close in the festival’s later days or even in the weeks after.

Crowd crushes are common in India where there is frequent overcrowding at religious events, festivals and public spaces.

The Parklife festival founder used the same statement to confirm he was standing down, saying recent months had taken an "emotional toll" on him and his family.

The festival is a blend of religious rituals and cultural activities.