Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth (2013)
The Greatest Show On Earth
February 2013, Allahabad, India. Over the next 55 days, nearly a hundred million people will come here, to the Great Kumbh Mela. This incredible and awe-inspiring celebration of the world's oldest religion happens every 12 years at the place where Hindus believe two sacred rivers meet. For many Hindus this is their most important pilgrimage, and it happens at one of the most holy sites in India. Hindus come to cleanse themselves in the sacred waters of the river Ganges, to pray and emerge purified and renewed. This follows British pilgrims as they embark on a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey. A journey that will take them into the heart of Hinduism - its philosophy, its beliefs and its traditions. A journey that will culminate in the largest ever gathering of humans in one place.
Cast
- Lucy Briers - Narrator
Keywords
hinduism, hindu, pilgrimage, religion, india, festival, eastern religion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth about?
- February 2013, Allahabad, India. Over the next 55 days, nearly a hundred million people will come here, to the Great Kumbh Mela. This incredible and awe-inspiring celebration of the world's oldest religion happens every 12 years at the place where Hindus believe two sacred rivers meet. For many Hindus this is their most important pilgrimage, and it happens at one of the most holy sites in India. Hindus come to cleanse themselves in the sacred waters of the river Ganges, to pray and emerge purified and renewed. This follows British pilgrims as they embark on a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey. A journey that will take them into the heart of Hinduism - its philosophy, its beliefs and its traditions. A journey that will culminate in the largest ever gathering of humans in one place.
- Who directed Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth?
- Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth was directed by Faris Kermani.
- Who stars in Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth?
- Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth stars Lucy Briers.
- How long is Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth?
- Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth?
- Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth?
- Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth had a budget of $356.
- Where was Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth produced?
- Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth was produced in India, United Kingdom.