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Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela

Documentary

2004, Movie, 1h 25min

Every 12 years over 70 million pilgrims gather at the meeting of India's holiest rivers, the Ganges and the Yamuna, for a spectacular spiritual festival: the Kumbh Mela. This documentary takes a voyage of discovery through this colorful event through the eyes of several Westerners and an ebullient young Hindu monk, Swami Krishnanand. Featuring encounters with some of India's most respected holy men and exclusive footage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Country: United States

Director:

Maurizio Benazzo

Cast:

Tenzin Gyatso

Reviews

Critic Marc Savlov

rated

...offers Westerners a tantalizing glimpse into this 70 million-strong, once-every-12-years event that by dint of sheer overwhelming humanity eclipses all other religious pilgrimages on Earth.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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Experience the vibrant and spiritual spectacle of the Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings on Earth. This documentary takes you on a journey through the eyes of Westerners and a young Hindu monk, Swami Krishnanand, as they explore the colorful and extraordinary event. Witness encounters with respected holy men, exclusive footage of the Dalai Lama, and the diverse activities that make this festival a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Get ready to be immersed in a world of devotion, spirituality, and celebration.

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