Some typical Pilgrim Power. Pilgrims in Nasik in the midst of a religious song. The singer accompanies herself on a portable synthesizer instead of the traditional harmonium, while her vocals are powerfully amplified, like the synthesizer, just beyond the limits of distortion.
The video is shot in 2002. The city of Nasik (or Nashik) was being prepared for the upcoming Kumbh Mela, the biggest religious event in the world, and in some chaos. Mainly repairs were being made to the bathing steps and banks of the holy Godavari River (hear the power drills!).
Besides the the Kumbh Mela every twelve years Nasik is a popular pilgrim destination all year through as events of the Ramayana took place here:
Legend dictates that the name "Nasik" is derived from the Hindu epic Ramayana. During the exile of Rama, Shoorpanakha the sister of the demon king Ravana tried to seduce Rama. Angered, Rama ordered Lakshmana to cut off Shoorpanakha's nose (nasika/nak). (Wikipedia)
The side were the nose of Shoorpanakha is supposed to reside can be visited in the cave under a temple ... quiet an exercise, only for those with bendy limbs.
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