Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 11, 2004

Original language

English

Cast

Tenzin Gyatso

Director

Maurizio Benazzo

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0420723