The Great Night of Shiva
Catalogue Number: PCI004
Producer: Peter Campbell
Producing Agencies: Gumboot Productions
Subject: Arts, Astronomy, Canadian World Studies, Documentary, History, Music, Science, Social Sciences, Social Studies, World History
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2010
Running Time: 43:41
‘The Great Night of Shiva’ interweaves footage of devotees worshipping at a Vancouver temple with a traditional Bharata Natyam dance. Of all the world’s religions, Hinduism is the oldest and most complex, with a long calendar of festivals and celebrations. It has been shaped by mythology, music, and meditation, and is a way of life governed by the stars as well as a practical guide to living. Mahashivrati, The Great Night of Shiva, is an annual night-long celebration devoted to the worship of Lord Shiva. According to Hindu mystics, yogis, and priests, the galaxies align to form a cosmic pathway of energy on this night. Dancer Kiruthhika Rathanaswami performs with a backdrop of imagery from the Hubble telescope to tell the story of the Hindu deity, Shiva, Lord of the Cosmic Dance.
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