Kumbh Mela:Songs of the River

Kumbh Mela:Songs of the River

Kumbh Mela:Songs of the River
Directed by Nadeem Uddin

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The Kumbh Mela is the "Festival of the Urn" that pours out the nectar of immortality. It is a great roving festival that has moved around India for more than four thousand years, erecting temporary cities along the Ganges River where millions of Hindu faithful gather to wash away their sins in the holy waters. The 2001 Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, India was the largest gathering of humanity in recorded history. It was not just the final Kumbh Mela in a 12-year cycle of festivals. It was the final festival of 12 cycles - the conclusion of a giant 144-year cycle, making it "Maha" Kumbh Mela, the Great Festival. This 144-year buildup of spiritual meaning made it a powerfully auspicious time for pilgrims to bathe in the Ganges. Even the planets and stars joined in, providing heavenly alignments not seen for 144 years. East joined West with the coinciding advent of the 21st Century in 2001. Thus, roughly 70 million people came from all over the globe to pray for peace and rebirth for self and the world, truly a meeting of ancient and future in a remarkable moment.

This beautiful documentary captures the landmark event and spiritual essence of the historic celebration. Featuring H.H Dalai Lama, Pilot Baba Dr. Andrew Weil, Sir Mark Tully and more. ?


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #41490 in DVD
  • Released on: 2005-02-01
  • Rating: Unrated
  • Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
  • Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Original language: English
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Running time: 60 minutes