Urbanism of Detachment
In recent years, there has been an ex¬traordinary intensification of pilgrimage practices, which has translated into the need of larger and more frequently constructed urban structures for hosting massive gatherings. The case of the Kumbh Mela, a legendary Hindu festival in India, sets the standards...
Main Authors: | Rahul Mehrotra, Luis Felipe Vera |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Bologna
2016-09-01
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Series: | In_Bo |
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Online Access: | https://in_bo.unibo.it/article/view/6288 |
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