Since most of the population belongs to middle and lower class, other more popular option is by Train. It is the most convenient way as flights to Delhi are just an hour long. The most famous and common is Raja Sansi International Airport.
There are various transportation modes to get to Amritsar. Amritsar is about 15 miles east of the border with Pakistan and approx. I fondly remember my time growing up in Amritsar.Īmritsar is in the heart of Punjab, the second largest city in Punjab. Today we will take a journey, not only to a place but in time.
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I strongly recommend this series to anyone interested in Indian History/Religion/Philosophy.The Mystical Land of Sikhs, Seekh and Shish Kebabs Though describing 5000 years of rich and complex history of such a large sub-continent in 53 episodes seems impossible, Shyam Benegal has done an excellent job at giving an insight into the history of ancient and modern India through fabulous storytelling and direction. Also, the wonderful narration by Roshan Seth and Om Puri always keeps you captivated. The uttering of this hymn in chorus along with Vanraj Bhatia's magical music has this strange, almost hypnotic effect. The opening song of the series is actually a timeless hymn called Nasadiya Sukta from RigVeda, which talks about the origin of the universe, and ponders about existence/non-existence of God. Written by the first Prime Minister of India(Jawaharlal Nehru), directed by the finest of Directors in India(Shyam Benegal), and played by a wonderful cast, this series is definitely a masterpiece,with simple and non-glamorous filming and direction. But what still remains uncertain is whether it has all the facts laid right?
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However, it turned out to be one of the best made in the Indian TV history. "Bharat: Ek Khoj" was a small-budgeted non-glamorous project not threatening to sweep away the viewership ratings. The only other TV series that gives it a competition is "Chanakya", with similar taste in music and art direction.
It was extremely melodious and pioneer-idea. This comment cannot be completed without the mention of the shloka chanted in the series. There have been tele serials that have lasted longer, that have presented the epics in a greater detail, but none could match the depiction of a detached narrator in the background. At the same time it became an informative tool for students to remember the major historical events in chronological order. While making it descriptive, it also maintains the interest of the audience. A huge time span has been depicted on the screen.
It brings to life the history of India from the earliest times known- Indus Valley Civilization to the Aryans to the present day India, covering epics like Ramayan, Mahabharat and works of Kalidas. It was and still remains one of the notable TV series of India. This is an impressive presentation made in the eighties, of the history of India based on a book. Music of Vanraj Bhatia gave whole production cinematic value rather than being a mere documentary series. Now this may be depiction of Portuguese Mughal conflict for trade interests or an episode where small songs for each of six seasons were sung in traditional tones. It is evident that more emphasis is placed on social and economic moorings. There were some episodes with more philosophical value rather than historical like one in which India law on parentage is illustrated by a boy being branded shudra though his mother was a vaisya, his biological father a Brahman and his adopted father was a kshatriya king or the one involving Ashoka's brother and how he turns to become a Buddhist monk. Costumes of all the ages have been captured very efficiently and some of the episodes are my favorite like one on civil disobedience in 1930, quit India in 1942, Shivaji one ( It is the only televised account of Shivaji in which his conflicts with local Hindu chieftains are shown). Title song are a simple version of verses of Rigveda and anyone who keeps on branding Veda communal will have an idea of deep philosophy inherent in them by listening to these samples. It has a characteristic Shyam benegal style of concentrating on mental conflicts rather than showing war details or opulence of courts. This series has been telecast-ed many times on Doordarshan and is a must for any student of Indain History.