Markandeya (1923)

Devotional and divine, this historical biography traces the miraculous life of Markandeya, a young boy who was born to a couple after many years of prayer and penance, but was fated to die at the age of 12. From the beginning, the child is completely devoted to Lord Shiva and becomes fully absorbed in performing penance in order to please Him. Will he die at the age he is destined to? How will Lord Shiva reward his exemplary devotee?