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Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela (2004)

UNRATED  85 min  -  Documentary   -  11 May 2004 (USA)
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Every 12 years over 70 million pilgrims gather at the meeting of India's holiest rivers, the Ganges and the Yamuna... See full summary »

Directors:

Maurizio Benazzo, Nick Day

Stars:

Jasper Johal, Justin Davis and Swami Krishnanad
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Swami Krishnanad Swami Krishnanad ...
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Pilot Baba Pilot Baba ...
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Yog Mata Yog Mata ...
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Ramarand Puri Ramarand Puri ...
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Silu Acharya Silu Acharya ...
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Kali Baaba Kali Baaba ...
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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. Written by Anonymous  

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The biggest gathering of people in the history of humanity

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Documentary

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Hindi (English Subtitles)

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India

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Budget:

$200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$3,263 (USA) (24 October 2004) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$381,225 (USA) (11 December 2005)
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Mela Films LLC See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

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Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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