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The Maha Kumbh Multiplier: Unveiling the economic ripple effects of mega religious gatherings in Uttar Pradesh
International Journal of Foreign Trade and International Business · 2025 · Vol. 7(1) · pp. 122–127
Abstract
The Maha Kumbh Mela, the largest transient gathering on Earth, presents a unique case study in temporary urbanization, economic stimulation, and infrastructural development. Held every 12 years in Uttar Pradesh, the 2019 Prayagraj Kumbh attracted over 120 million visitors, generating an estimated $2.5 billion in direct economic activity (UP Tourism Department, 2020). This paper introduces the
Islamic Finance and Banking StudiesUttar pradeshMega-Multiplier (economics)RippleSocioeconomicsGeographyEconomicsEngineeringPhysicsMacroeconomics
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