On the Road with the Red God: Machhendranath

Overview

Every 12 years, impassioned devotees pull a 65-feet tall unwieldy chariot in the Kathmandu Valley, its rider an enigmatic god worshipped by Hindu and Buddhist, on a months-long journey proceeded by abundant ritual and animal sacrifice.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 14, 2006

Original language

English

Director

Kesang Tseten

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt5337934