IIT-K study: 41.7% found Maha Kumbh experience 'great'

A study by IIT Kanpur found that 41.7% of respondents had a "great experience" at the Maha Kumbh, while 48.4% rated it as "good." Only 0.74% reported negative experiences, mainly due to long-distance walking. The study surveyed 1,350 participants, including pilgrims and locals. It highlighted high satisfaction with public transport, signage, and help desks. Most respondents felt safe and reported adequate sanitation facilities. Additionally, 57.7% attended for spiritual reasons, while 42.2% sought cultural experiences. The study noted significant improvements in infrastructure and crowd management compared to previous events.