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Ancient India - Art & Heritage

Series: Ancient India - Art & Heritage
4.5
(4)
Episodes
2
Rating
NRC
Year
2015
Language
English

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Historical documentaries that teach the heritage, history, religion, architecture and ancient customs of India

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Episodes

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1. Walk With The Master - Follow Buddha's Path through Ancient India

48m

The history of Buddhism is told in this unique documentary, as it takes you on the journey Buddha took during his lifetime. From the places of his childhood, meditation sites and finally at the site of his cremation, Walk with the Master explores Buddha's life and legacy and the Buddhist religion. Visit the famous religious sites and gain new insights into the spiritual, historical and cultural aspects of Buddhism. This documentary is filled with facts and information and is accompanied by an eclectic blend of visuals, including present day footage of the sites, reconstruction of key events, art and animations. Filmed on location at Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Rajgir, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Sravasti, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kesariia Stupa and Kushinagar.

2. The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta - The History & Mystery

56m

The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta, located in Maharashtra, were built from 200BC to 600AD, almost 300 years after the death of The Buddha. These caves and sculptures, carved out of solid rock were beautifully sculpted and painted over a period of 800 years. For almost 1200 years however lay abandoned and forgotten. Though initially conceptualized to house monks, they developed over time to display some of the finest examples of rock-cut temples in the world. A pioneering wonder of Asia, this program takes us back in time and captures the changing life forms, art, culture, architecture and culinary rituals of this period. Feel the peace and tranquility of this ancient monastery while watching breathtaking images of cave paintings and sculpture.

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