VOICED : Getting lost

The Mohawk Cumella is a spiritually significant festival where millions gather for a holy dip in the River Ganges. However, the massive crowds lead to many getting lost, especially women and children. Camps are set up to help reunite lost individuals with their families, but the process can take days. Police work tirelessly to broadcast information and ensure safety, particularly for children who are at risk. On the first day alone, 6000 people were reported missing. Organizers expect 20 million attendees on the most auspicious day, urging families to stay together to avoid getting separated.

What is the primary spiritual activity participants engage in during the Mohawk Cumella festival?

• Chanting prayers

• Dipping in the River Ganges

• Lighting candles

• Offering flowers

What is the purpose of the 17 camps set up at the festival?

• To help lost women and children

• To offer medical assistance

• To conduct religious ceremonies

• To provide food and shelter

How are individuals who are not found by their families sent back home?

• By train or bus

• By private car

• By walking

• By airplane

What method do the police use to help reunite lost individuals with their families?

• Distributing flyers

• Using social media

• Broadcasting names over loudspeakers

• Setting up information booths

What precaution is advised for families to avoid getting separated during the festival?

• Wearing matching clothes

• Holding onto each other

• Carrying identification cards

• Using mobile phones