{"product_id":"kumbh-mela-mapping-the-ephemeral-megacity-rahul-mehrotra-and-felipe-vera","title":"Kumbh Mela: Mapping the Ephemeral Megacity Rahul Mehrotra and Felipe Vera","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📦 Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rahul Mehrotra \u0026amp; Felipe Vera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niyogi Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 June 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 912 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9385285076\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-9385285073\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📖 About the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKumbh Mela: Mapping the Ephemeral Megacity\u003c\/em\u003e offers an extensive visual and analytical study of the \u003cstrong\u003eKumbh Mela\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the world's largest temporary gatherings. Rather than viewing the Mela only as a religious festival, the book examines it as a remarkable \u003cstrong\u003etemporary city\u003c\/strong\u003e that emerges, functions, and disappears within a short period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThrough mapping, photography, drawings, research, and architectural analysis, the book explores how millions of people, temporary infrastructure, roads, bridges, sanitation systems, markets, camps, and sacred spaces come together to create a functioning urban environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe book provides fascinating insights into \u003cstrong\u003earchitecture, urban planning, infrastructure, mobility, religion, public space, and temporary urbanism\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is particularly valuable for architects, urban planners, researchers, students, photographers, and readers interested in India's cultural and spatial traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e✍️ About the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRahul Mehrotra\u003c\/strong\u003e is an architect, urban designer, educator, and author known for his work on Indian cities, architecture, and urbanism. His research frequently examines the relationship between architecture, society, culture, and the evolving Indian urban landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelipe Vera\u003c\/strong\u003e is an architect, researcher, and academic whose work focuses on urbanism, temporary cities, and innovative approaches to understanding urban environments. His research has explored the relationship between cities, infrastructure, and large-scale temporary settlements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niyogi Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48903347339562,"sku":"VASY-9385285076","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/9789385285073.jpg?v=1720771073","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/kumbh-mela-mapping-the-ephemeral-megacity-rahul-mehrotra-and-felipe-vera","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}