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Manakamana

Manakamana

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Manakamana

2013

1h 58m

7.5(26 votes)

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A documentary about a group of pilgrims who travel to Nepal to worship at the legendary Manakamana temple.

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Chabbi Lal Gandharba

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Amish Gandharba

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Bindu Gayek

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Narayan Gayek

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Gopika Gayek

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Khim Kumari Gayek

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Chet Kumari Gayek

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Hom Kumari Gayek

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Simen Pariyar

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Anil Paija

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Saroj Gandharba

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