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- S1 E1 - DelhiJuly 14, 201224minThe Ganges River is considered one of the holiest rivers in the world. At 2510 km long draws from the Western Himalaya's in Northern India, flowing southeast to Bangladesh where it drains into the Indian Ocean. The river is home to millions of people, whose religions, traditions, and way of life have been shaped from centuries of living along its banks.Available to buy
- S1 E2 - YamunaJuly 21, 201224minThe Yamuna is the largest tributary river of the Ganges in Northern India. Unfortunately the Yamuna is also one of the most polluted rivers in the world. Millions of people depend on the polluted Yamuna water.Available to buy
- S1 E3 - AgraJuly 28, 201224minVrindavan lies on the bank of the Yamuna river, 150 kilometers south of Delhi. The town was built upon the forest of Vrindavana, where Krishna spent his childhood. The town is a major pilgrimage destination for many traditions of Hinduism. Thousands of temples have been erected over the centuries.Available to buy
- S1 E4 - HoliAugust 4, 201224minThe Taj Mahal lies on the bank of the Yamuna river in the city of Agra. While Agra is probably best known for the Taj and other historical buildings from the same era, it is also renown for its handy crafts, marble and stone inlay work and its sweets.Available to buy
- S1 E5 - AllahabadAugust 11, 201224minWith over 1.18 billion people, India houses roughly one sixth of the world's population. Unfortunately, it's estimated that over 400 million Indians now live under the global poverty line of one dollar and twenty-five cents per day. High population growth rates and ineffective food management have resulted in fluctuating levels of famine.Available to buy
- S1 E6 - VaranasiAugust 18, 201224minIn India the summer season begins in early March and lasts until late June. Much of Indian life during the summer is spent indoors and out of the sun. Daytime work is often abandoned between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Even so, the extreme heat claims thousands of lives each year. Even those acclimatized to such conditions are not immune to the power of the sun.Available to buy
- S1 E7 - NepalAugust 25, 201224minFor Hindus, there is no city holier than Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, it is located on the banks of the Ganges in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Established over 3,000 years ago, it is one of the oldest cities in India.Available to buy
- S1 E8 - MonsoonSeptember 1, 201224minThe monsoon season typically arrives in June and lasts until September. The season is marked by an intense initial downpour that lasts for days, followed by a pattern of heavy rain for several hours each day.Available to buy
- S1 E9 - BiharSeptember 8, 201224minWith a population of over 100 million, Bihar is India's third most populous state. In ancient times, the area was considered the country's centre of power, learning, and culture. Today, slow economic development has led Bihar to becoming India's poorest state. The state has a reputation for crime and inter-caste violence. Foreigners are warned to exercise extreme caution while traveling in Bihar.Available to buy
- S1 E10 - Farakka BarrageSeptember 15, 201224minIn traditional Indian culture, social status is defined by the caste system. It is a strict hierarchy that assigns social standing based on hereditary descendants. Under this system Indians are literally born into their social status.Available to buy
- S1 E11 - BangladeshSeptember 22, 201224minCalcutta is considered the cultural capital of India and the birthplace of modern Indian literature and art. West Bengal shares much of its cultural heritage with the neighboring Bangladesh.Available to buy
- S1 E12 - DhakaSeptember 29, 201224minConsidered to be the most densely populated country in the world, Bangladesh is situated on large, low-lying river deltas, flowing from the Himalayas into the Bay of Bengal. The Ganges delta, known as the Padma, joins two other rivers before finally filtering out into the ocean. With low elevations, Bangladesh is subject to severe flooding and is now recognized as vulnerable to climate changeAvailable to buy
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- English
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- Directors
- Mark Montague
- Producers
- Mark Montague
- Starring
- Adrian TraquairDustin Corkery
- Studio
- Janson Media
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