An immersion into the Divine Feminine
★ 10 · 2017 · 30m · Documentary
By drawing a parallel between the Indian Durga Puja festival and other forms of celebrating the divine feminine, Santa Shakti reveals the Sacred Power beyond languages and religions.
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