Question Q.1GS1GS1
Why has public bathing been a recurring practice across cultures and societies? Discuss with examples.
Introduction
Gathering of over 100 million people in Kumbh Mela (2021) in Prayagraj, UP, highlighted the significance of public gathering and bathing.
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Main Body
Gathering of over 100 million people in Kumbh Mela (2021) in Prayagraj, UP, highlighted the significance of public gathering and bathing.
Reasons for Public Bathing as a Recurring Practice across Cultures:
1Identifying a sense of community (eg) Ardh Kumbh & Make Kumbh.
2Spiritual significance → (eg) Belief that you sins are forgiven
3Historic/Ritualistic significance (eg) Great Bath, Mohenjedaro may be for similar purpose
4Collective conscience & Memory across (eg) Baths across Delhi or Rami ki vav have collective significance.
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- Uses contemporary example (Kumbh Mela 2021 with specific attendance figures)
- Identifies multiple dimensions: spiritual, historical, collective memory
- Connects to UNESCO heritage sites (Rami ki vav)
Topper
SURABHI YADAV
AIR 142025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Culture and Society
Public Bathing Practices
Writing Stats
104
Total words
6
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structured with enumeration
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