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a crowd in harmony

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