Kumbh Mela: A Grand Assembly of Faith and Technology

This chapter delves into the massive Kumbh Mela festival in India, expected to draw 400 million devotees for spiritual cleansing rituals. It outlines the extensive logistics, including a temporary township and advanced technology for crowd management and inclusivity. Additionally, it connects the discussion to global issues, contrasting the cultural significance of the festival with the pressing human rights concerns voiced by Malala Yousafzai regarding women's rights under Taliban rule.