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Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela

20041h 25mMaurizio Benazzo
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 71% · Metacritic 55

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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.

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What is Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela (2004) about?

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…

Who stars in Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela?

Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela stars Tenzin Gyatso. The film was directed by Maurizio Benazzo.

How long is Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela?

Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004.

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Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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