The pilgrims believe that taking a dip at the Sangam during the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh Mela (great festival of the sacred pitcher) will cleanse their souls of all negativity and help them attain ...
This book offers a comprehensive look at the Kumbh Mela as a temporary megacity. Through essays, photographs, and analysis, it examines the urban planning and logistics that support millions of ...