"The Temporary Megacity: Lessons from the Kumbh Mela on Faith, Society, and Urbanization" Through A Sociological Lense

The Kumbh Mela, the world's largest and most transient gathering, transforms humble riverbanks into a bustling, temporary megacity. Drawing millions of pilgrims from across the globe, this extraordinary event is a microcosm of faith, society, and human organization. But beyond its spiritual grandeur lies a sociological marvel: how do millions coexist, interact, and sustain themselves in a city that emerges and dissolves in a matter of weeks? In The Temporary Megacity: Lessons from the Kumbh...