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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Lucy Briers
Crew: Faris Kermani (Producer), Faris Kermani (Director), Adam Easton (Original Music Composer), Leonie Jameson (Executive Producer), Aaqil Ahmed (Executive Producer)
Country: India, United Kingdom
Language: English
Studio: Crescent Films, BBC
Runtime: 60 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jul 30, 2013
IMDb: 3