The spiritual gravity of Nepal's high-altitude sacred pilgrimages
In short: Why do thousands of devotees brave dizzyingly steep mountain trails to reach remote shrines? This documentary follows a pilgrim's journey to honor the god Shiva, exploring the intersection of ancestral custom and extreme physical endurance.
The film follows Shivadas as he treks through the Langtang mountains to reach Gosaikunda, a sacred lake situated at an altitude of 4,380m.
The pilgrimage is rooted in ancestral customs and religious festivals that draw massive crowds to magnificent temples. The journey is overseen by sadhus, monks who have intentionally renounced all material ties to the world.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: NEPAL’s Sacred Pilgrimage: Why Do Thousands Risk Their Lives to Honor Shiva? | Documentary (AMP)
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