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7A— A Crowd in Harmony: Kumbh Mela - Coggle Diagram
7A— A Crowd in Harmony: Kumbh Mela
Background of Kumbh Mela
When
Held annually, every 12 years➡️ gathering becomes larger
2013, lasted 55days
Where
River Ganges, Allahabad, India
Who
Ten of millions of people
Holy men dressed in bright orange robes with skin covered in sacred white ash or no clothing
What
ritual bathing, praying, singing, feeding the poor, and religious discussion
How
calm, peaceful, and united, no pushing or panic
joyful➡️people cooperate and help each other
Why
Pilgrimage and religious festival
The Scientific Approach
Crowds are beneficial
Crowds are critical to society
Help from our sense of who we are
Help from our relations to others
Help determine our physical well-being
Healthful effects
10% improvement in their health
Less pain, anxiety, and higher energy levels➡️Lasted long
Cause
Share identity
"We" rather than “I”
The Power of Crowds
Unfortunate incident
36 people died in a stampede at train station in 2013
Cause—the pilgrims no longer formed a psychological crowd
Before incident
People are concerned about each other
They treat each other in a polite manner
Result
Police make the station safer
Individuals put their faith in power of psychological cooperation