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Where do millions of people gather to bathe during Kumbh?
They gather in the Ganges River in Allahabad, India.
How do people feel after helping one another at the river?
They feel joyful.
What happens to the number of people as the day progresses?
The number of people stepping into the river increases.
What are the people dressed in who splash with swords?
They are dressed in bright orange robes with skin covered in sacred white ash.
What is the gathering at the Ganges River called?
It is called the Kumbh Mela.
How often does the Kumbh Mela become much larger?
Every 12 years.
What are people who attend the Kumbh called?
They are called participants.
How long did the 2013 Kumbh last?
It lasted 55 days.
How big was the 2013 Kumbh tent city?
It covered more than 25 square kilometers.
What was the purpose of the “hot spots” crowd control?
To avoid dangerous overcrowding.
What did researchers study about the Kumbh?
They studied its effect on mental and physical health.
Who did researchers question before and after the Kumbh?
They questioned groups of prospective pilgrims and those who didn’t attend.
What happened to the pilgrims’ health after attending the Kumbh?
They experienced a 10 percent improvement in health and felt less pain, anxiety, and more energy.
How did people feel toward one another at the Kumbh?
They felt support not competition.
What unfortunate event happened at the 2013 Kumbh?
36 people died in a stampede at the Allahabad train station.
Why did Reicher say the stampede happened?
Because people no longer saw others as fellow pilgrims but as competition for seats.
