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The largest gathering of people in the world occurs at the Kumbh Mela which is a spiritual pilgrimage celebrated every three years in one of four sacred cities of India: Allahabad, Ujjain, Nasik and Haridwar.

In Hindu mythology, it is said that a drop of immortal nectar was dropped at each of these locations as Gods and demons fought over the pot or kumbh that held the nectar.


Millions of Hindus travel to the Mela to bathe in the Ganga, believing their sins will be washed away and they will achieve salvation. For other visitors, the festival is a fascinating spectacle of size and eccentricity. This video shows you sights from the most recent Ardh (half) Kumbh Mela in Allahabad city (Uttar Pradesh state) in January 2007. The interviewee is Pooja Pandey, a local girl whose family home becomes a hotel during the Kumbh Mela.
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110 responses // Kumbh Mela 2007

  • This was very nice. Thought that maybe you could have summed up some of the things she was saying with narraration, but I think this is Current worthy. GL.
    Neghie
  • I was born in New Jersey. For me this is a look into a world that is both fascinating and culturally rich. I liked it, and I think other people will like it too. Thanks for your work, minimal and well photographed. GL!
    canofmeatfilm
  • Very interesting.
    fless
  • great work, very informative. my only suggestion if I had one would be to break up the interview with some very short music and visual breaks - as she speaks very fast it would be nice to get some breathers in there. GL for sure. eleni
    eleni
  • Very interesting and good footage. I agree with Eleni about some audio and visual breaks. GL
    spiral
  • Incredible-glad I saw it-want 2 see more
    Fazal
  • Good piece, great glimpse into another culture. GL.
    DanPersons
  • very informative, my only complaint is that it would be good to have an english voice over for the girl explaining the event.....I was so busy reading that I missed all the visual...I wanted to watch the visual but needed to know the info...you're feeling me?
    ericbooth
  • i enjoyed very much. gl
    adrianzzz
  • Nice footage and a good interview. GL!
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  • interesting. Iike the music. Gl.
    Jamie_coolChar
  • Wow. That was really well done. Short and sweet. Give me a heads up for the next gathering so I can show up and start the largest pillow fight sleep over in history. GL.
    JonathanLondon
  • This pod was well shot, packed with information, and beauty. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am trying to speak for those who cannot. I would greatly appreciate your input, suggestions, and support for my re-upload of The Voice of the Murmurs. I'm trying to work for these children in Lima, Peru and would be grateful for your insight. Cheers and keep speaking up. Danielmklopp~
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  • Wow, a real eye-opener.
    steviec
  • I am completely drawn to the content due to my personal interest in all things Indian. High score for cultural impact, great footage, and interesting perspective/insight through interviewee. It ended a bit abruptly, though.
    shaman_sugar
  • amazing, it will air for sure, I want to attend this event, regardless of your religious beliefs, it is clear that this gathering is a spiritual event, amazing and beautiful
    GL

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  • Very interesting topic. It requires no more than what it already has. GL.


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  • sweet piece. i would love to go to this gathering...gl from kendallfresh.
    kendallfresh
  • I was here in this space my lifes ago.
    bluenova
  • i love people that care like this
    Riggins
  • i didnt know about this! thanks for bringing it to Current!!! GL!!

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    DirectorDave
  • Very good. I love learning about other cultures. I've always had an interest in India, and this is something I've never seen or heard of.
    brucinho
  • I love to hear about various cultures and religious ceremonies around the world
    Ryansgirl253
  • GL. I enjoyed your film, great images.
    Thanks,
    John L
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    devlomedia
  • Distant cultures are certainly intriguing, but I don't understand why this event is significant. Is there a central ritual? Is the holiday an uplifting event? What is its place in the larger religious calendar?

    It seems to me the short film spends much of it's time discussing the logistics of where people sleep and how they might avoid injury on the crowded streets, but the filmmaker ignores the value of the actual event.

    Visually it's an interesting pod, but please slow down your pans. They don't reproduce smoothly on the internet viewing screen.

    J
    jsburman
  • fascinating.. GL

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  • You did a great job! I like it.

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  • GL...Definitely
    no1jagsfan
  • Nice work.
    adsheed
  • does a de facto party (drugs and sex) break out bc of the sheer # of people?
    BooksBrown
  • Simply amazing, i love your work. Great footage also. Green Light!!!
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  • Very interesting stuff here. I like your audio. Your cuts were clean and helped the telling of this story. = GL!

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  • Fascinating, with some wonderful footage. I'd like to see a bit more close ups of individuals and the subtitles are sometimes washed out. I do love the fresh perspective and varied opinion of the interviewee. Great work, Id love to see more.

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    JoeVisco
  • dynamic footage!
    surfnoir
  • more insight into the spirituality of the event
    Tamee
  • GL. I want to see more of the event though.
    sfrtpro
  • Okay finally a POD I can get my teeth into. The last 10 POD's I have seen today were crap and I was starting to loose hope.

    As far as a critique goes, I have seen other works on this event and hope you continue to work on it. Be careful of the audio and try to get a tripod because the camera handling was just a little too shaky (just a little nit picky). GL
    tharvey
  • informative
    mambasosa
  • Some of the translation text changes too quickly. Otherwise this is a fascinating pod.
    ElderTreeWalker
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    DavidGeorge
  • Loved the footage of the festival. I would like to see Pooja's home when she and her family are hosting all of those travellers!


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    Filmpunk
  • Great visual work. Love the topic. The music works well, too.

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