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202120 minPGdocumentary

Kalsubai

202120 minPGdocumentary

Women from the Mahadeo Koli tribe in India share their beliefs about the Kalsu Goddess and how her legend influences their identity and traditions in a 20-minute film from 2021.

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Women from the Mahadeo Koli tribe in India share their beliefs about the Kalsu Goddess and how her legend influences their identity and traditions in a 20-minute film from 2021.

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Yudhajit Basudirector

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Women of the Mahadeo Koli tribe in India reflect on the legend of the Kalsu Goddess. Their beliefs and traditions connect to the goddess’s influence in their lives. Kalsubai follows these women's stories, revealing how the legend shapes their identity and community. Set in their rural environment, the film captures their experiences and cultural practices in relation to the goddess. It runs for 20 minutes and was released in 2021.

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