Maha Kumbh Mela held at Allahabad in 2013 has beaten FIFA World Cup 2014 held at Brazil. researchers from Harvard University have said that Kumbh Mela was better organized than FIFA World Cup. A book produced by scholars and students of Harvard University along with others claims the same. The book was launched by Akhilesh Yadav recently. Over 50 Harvard students, professors and other staff members went to the site with the duration of stay spanning between two days to several weeks.