Once a year the Turkish government allows the Mevlevi Dervish Order to perform the " Whirling Dervish " ceremony of religious music and dance in Konya, Anatolia. This video introduces Islam and Mevlana Jelaleddin Rumi, founder of the order, befo re showing modern devotees in this mystical three-hour nonstop ritual of dance, rhythmic breathing and chanting. Directed by Deben Bhattacharya.