Kumbh Mela: Mapping the Ephemeral Megacity

Book • 2023
This book presents a detailed analysis of the Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, as a temporary megacity.

It explores the event's urban planning, infrastructure, and social dynamics, highlighting its unique aspects of flexibility and reversibility.

The research was conducted by a team from Harvard University, covering multiple disciplines such as urban design, public health, and business.

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