Two sides of Mysore: down to earth with the field workers and an Indian spectacle for the Maharaja.
Film of local events in Ajmer province including the fair at Pushkar.
The future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour.
Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.
Documentary detailing a farmer’s visit to the market in Rawalpindi.
Gorgeously dreamlike colour images of (then) French India – present-day Puducherry.
The story of Sita, a Hindu goddess and the female protagonist of the Hindu epic “Ramayana”.
This is a silent film, with a musical soundtrack, shot during a boat journey along the waterways of Kashmir that took him to the festival. Using the simplest equipment, a Super-8-camera with a special lens, and directing his attention at simple things--the rhythmic splashing of a heart-shaped oar, the sparkle of evening sun on still waters--Albert Falzon has captured the timeless slow motion of Northern India.
A recluse indifferent to everything around him seeks pleasure in one thing: a steaming, hot shower. One day, his heating goes off.
Shri Krishna Leela is a 1971 Hindi religious film directed by Homi Wadia. It was produced by his Basant Pictures banner. Written by B. M. Vyas, the story and dialogue were by S. N. Tripathi.
Welcome to the largest human gathering ever in this one-hour special, World’s Biggest Festival: Kumbh Mela. Imagine a crowd so massive, it is visible from space. A crowd, likely 100 million strong, intent on just one thing: bathing in a sacred river to wash away sins and gain a chance at a new beginning. In the World’s Biggest Festival: Kumbh Mela, experience the dazzling spectacle of spiritual fervour and collective diversity as Hindus from across the globe converge on the Maha Kumbh Mela. Not only is it the world’s largest religious festival, but it is also believed to be the largest gathering of humans in one place, at one time on Earth.
In the week when Hindus celebrate the holy festival of Diwali, this documentary tells the story of one of their faith's most sacred symbols - the swastika. For many, the swastika has become a symbol synonymous with the Nazis and fascism. But this film reveals the fascinating and complex history of an emblem that is, in fact, a religious symbol, with a sacred past. For the almost one billion Hindus around the world, the swastika lies at the heart of religious practices and beliefs, as an emblem of benevolence, luck and good fortune.
Sai Baba of Shirdi was an Indian Guru, Yogi and Fakir, who is regarded by his Hindu and Muslim followers as a saint. He is an avatar of Shiva, Dattatreya, a Satguru and the next incarnation of Kabir. HE tried to embrace and reconcile Hinduism and Islam. Sai Baba lived in a mosque was buried in a Hindu temple, practiced Hindu and Muslims rituals.
Hindu temples at Benares and Belur and the mythologies associated with them.
Based on the life of Indian guru Shirdi Sai Baba (Nagarjuna Akkineni), who taught love, forgiveness, charity and devotion.
A filmmaker's insight into the biggest gathering on earth -the Kumbh Mela.
The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the world's most exciting directors, Words with Gods follows the theme of religion - specifically as it relates to an individual's relationship with his/her god or gods...or the lack thereof. In Words with Gods, each director recounts a narrative centered around human fragility, as well as environmental and cultural crises involving specific religions with which each has a personal relationship; including early Aboriginal Spirituality, Umbanda, Buddhism, the Abrahamic faiths, Hinduism, and Atheism. An animated sequence by Mexican animator Maribel Martinez is woven through each of the film segments, with each segment narratively connected as a feature-length film.
After a long exile, Rahul returns to his village in the Himalayas. It causes commotion amongst the villagers, who have never forgiven him for his sins in the past.
Sweety has to contend with her over-enthusiastic family that wants her to get married but the ultimate truth is that her love might not find acceptance in her family and society.