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THE EPHEMERAL CITY.

Authors :
DOWNEY, TOM
Source :
Smithsonian. Sep2013, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p58-67. 10p. 10 Color Photographs, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The author discusses his experiences on a journey to the Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu religious festival in Allahabad, India, during which he met with researchers from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, particularly researcher Rahul Mehrotra. He discusses his impressions of the appearance and conditions in Allahabad and the volume of attendees at the festival.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00377333
Volume :
44
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Smithsonian
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
90117804