Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela (2004)
85 min
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.
- Release date
- April 27, 2006
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Bob Muller
Cast
- Jasper Johal as Self
- Justin Davis as Self
- Swami Krishnanad as Self
- Pilot Baba as Self
- Yog Mata as Self
- Dyan Summers as Self
- Vanessa Ramos as Self
- Ramarand Puri as Self
- Silu Acharya as Self
- Kali Baaba as Self
Crew
- Maurizio Benazzo · Director
- Nick Day · Director
- Bob Muller · Composer
- Maurizio Benazzo · Cinematographer
- Nick Day · Cinematographer
- Nick Day · Editor