Devagan 2024 Directed by Shan du

The term devagan refers to a group of Newar men who embody goddess Durgā in the 500-year-old Nava Durgā ritual in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Through the stories of three devagans within a single family, the film explores the transmission of myth, ritual knowledge, and devotion across generations. In addition to the ritual performance, the film also focuses on the devagans’ daily lives, revealing their hard work backstage and the challenges they face.

Country Italy
Language Nepali
Spoken Language Nepali
Gnere Documentary
Release Date 11 November 2024
66 mins
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