India

DVD. Globe Trekker. 4-episode set on 2 discs. 4 Hours approximately. India lies at the heart of south central Asia. It has the second largest population in the world and over 700 languages and dialects. From the snow covered Himalayas in the north, to the idyllic beaches of the south, India is a land of unparalleled contrasts and constant adventure. Andrew Daddo visits northern India traveling from the holy river Ganges in Varanasi to the lost city of Leh. Traveler Holly Morris then moves east to Darjeeling and Calcutta before heading for the peaceful Andaman Islands. Moving south Justine Shapiro visits vibrant Madras before exploring the lakes and waterways of Kerala's coast. Finally, in west India, Megan McCormick travels through Goa, Bombay and Mumbai. Along the way... $_$_START_LIST ? Wonder at the famous Taj Mahal. ? Take a spectacular train journey into the Himalayas. ? Swim with elephants in the spectacular waters of the Andaman Islands. ? Enjoy the sun drenched beaches of Goa, the famous sixties hippie hangout. ? Enter the sacred river Ganges and take part in a floating Hindu festival. $_$_END_LIST

DVD. This DVD is essentially a documentary on Jim Corbett who both hunted tigers and started the movement to protect them. c 2002. 110 minutes

DVD. Bennett-Watt Productions. Featuring the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mehrangarth Fort, Royal Crematorium, Clock Tower Bazaar, Indian Railways, Delhi, Varanasi & Sarnath.

DVD. Bennett-Watt Productions. Featuring Jaipur 's Amber Fort & Jantar Mantar Observatory, Rajasthan Handicrafts, Udaipur's Jagdish Temple & Miniature Painting, Desert People and Manvar Tent Camp.

DVD. Bennett-Watt Productions. Featuring Ranakpur Hindu Jain Temple, Udaipur Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ghanerao Tribal Village, Narlai, Dhamli walking tour with royal family & Tigers other wildlife at Ranthambore National Park.

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. India is a subcontinent with a long history, a land of legend, fantasy and reality. A country that extends from the Himalayas in the north to the semi-desert terrain and tropics of the south.It is a place of incredible contrasts and fascinating splendor. Delhi is the political and administrative capital of India and a melting pot of both culture and religion.A constantly expanding metropolis built on the site of 12 former cities and centre of power for almost 1,000 years.Jama Masjid, the Friday Mosque, is one of ancient Delhi's main landmarks that was bequeathed to the city by the mogul king, Shah Jahan and close to the mosque is the bazaar district of Chandni Chowk, a busy commercial area. The white temples of Ranakpur are the sanctuaries of the Jains and are situated in a picturesque valley to the west of the Aravalli Mountains north of Udaipur.At around the same time that Buddhism was introduced to the area, Jainism also arrived, the religion of the country's great hero, Mahavira. Rajasthan is the Land Of The Maharajas in all its splendour, a living fairytale beneath the desert sky.Agra was once the imposing metropolis of the mogul monarchy and today the city has lost nothing of its mediaeval atmosphere. Calcutta, or Kolkata, as it has been known since 2001, is the capital of West Bengal and also the second largest city in India. A city of contrasts that could not be more striking.Each morning hundreds of people go to the Howrah Bridge to bathe on the banks of the Hooghly River, a tributary of the sacred River Ganges. In 1853 Bombay had its first railroad and the Indian rail network was soon extended.The Victoria Terminus was built, one of the most impressive train stations in the world. Incredible India, a remarkable country that has always fascinated travellers by the amazing diversity of its people, culture and landscapes.

DVD. Media Lab. 70 Minutes. In the middle of the Indian subcontinent, in the state of Madya Pradesh, there is a national park named Kanha which is not very well known. The park was created in 1955 by special legislation and since then it has dedicated itself to preserving a variety of animal species. Many endangered species have indeed been saved here. Today Kanha is among the few scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This "Tiger Country" is an ideal home for both predator and prey. Kanha is a perfect place to observe wildlife and is one of the first nine Project Tiger areas initiated in 1973. Kanha National Park is worth visiting to experience the wildlife in its purest natural habitat and to enjoy the hospitality of the people who make visitors feel completely at home.

VHS. Mystic Fire Video. Through the eyes of Chitra Neogy, actress, poet and filmmaker, we witness the ancient truths and timeless visions of India. 90 minutes ? 2001

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: India.

DVD. Places We Go. 45 Minutes. We make our way through India’s north, this continent is famous for its icons, but it’s not just the places we go, it’s the people we meet that capture our heart. Journey with us to the mystical place… India.

DVD. Land of extraordinary contrasts and color, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Delhi, the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutb Minar, Jaipur, the Pushkar Camel Fair, the Ghats of Varanasi, Amritsar and the Golden Temple, the Palace of Mysore, Bihar, Land of the Buddha, Cochin and Kathakali Dancers, King Ashoka, Akbar, The British, and Gandhi. 61 minutes. "Interweaving information on religious heritage, historical figures, colonial rule, the caste system and other aspects of India, this breathtaking video tapestry hangs together beautifully." Booklist

VHS. Land of extraordinary contrasts and color, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Delhi, the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutb Minar, Jaipur, the Pushkar Camel Fair, the Ghats of Varanasi, Amritsar and the Golden Temple, the Palace of Mysore, Bihar, Land of the Buddha, Cochin and Kathakali Dancers, King Ashoka, Akbar, The British, and Gandhi. 61 minutes. "Interweaving information on religious heritage, historical figures, colonial rule, the caste system and other aspects of India, this breathtaking video tapestry hangs together beautifully." Booklist

Blu-ray DVD. 2 Hours and 30 Minutes. Filmed in stunning high definition and coming to DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Ganges is a sumptuous series that tells the story of the most extraordinary river in the world. The Ganges runs through the heart of India. For millions of Hindus it is India's sacred river, but they share its banks and waters with a rich variety of wildlife. In a kaleidoscope of color and energy, this amazing series reveals how the Ganges has shaped the wildlife, culture and beliefs of India. The journey begins at the source of the river, high in the cold peaks of the Himalayas. It heads down past tigers, otters, peacocks and wild herds of elephants before reaching Varanasi, one of the oldest and most sacred cities in the world. Arriving at the delta, where the Ganges meets the sea, modern cities such as Calcutta join with the ancient swamps of the Sunderbans. This amazingly diverse wetland, rarely filmed before, is home to giant lizards, man-eating crocodiles and forests full of monkeys. Here the tiger is still king, and man is on the menu.

DVD. 2 Hours and 30 Minutes. Filmed in stunning high definition and coming to DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Ganges is a sumptuous series that tells the story of the most extraordinary river in the world. The Ganges runs through the heart of India. For millions of Hindus it is India's sacred river, but they share its banks and waters with a rich variety of wildlife. In a kaleidoscope of color and energy, this amazing series reveals how the Ganges has shaped the wildlife, culture and beliefs of India. The journey begins at the source of the river, high in the cold peaks of the Himalayas. It heads down past tigers, otters, peacocks and wild herds of elephants before reaching Varanasi, one of the oldest and most sacred cities in the world. Arriving at the delta, where the Ganges meets the sea, modern cities such as Calcutta join with the ancient swamps of the Sunderbans. This amazingly diverse wetland, rarely filmed before, is home to giant lizards, man-eating crocodiles and forests full of monkeys. Here the tiger is still king, and man is on the menu.

VHS. Mystic Fire Video. This impressionistic film forsakes all language, plunging the viewer without explanation into the sounds and visual splendor of Tantric art and ritual. The symbolism is here used to awaken dormant forces within the human psyche, aided by the ancient chanting of primordial mantras recorded live in India. It shows the Gods and Goddesses as representatives of natural archetypal forces and introduces the living world of Tantric practice and its present-day practitioners throughout India. It depicts the Bhairavi Chakra, the most potent of all Tantric rites, the union of matter and spirit and the transcendence of all duality. Note: this film does not include sexual depictions. 40 minutes.

DVD. PBS Home Video. Where in the world have Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Jews lived together in harmony? In the small Indian state of Kerala, where trade and spices brought them together. This program takes viewers there, traveling through its varied regions, from tropical lowlands studded with coconut palms to the cool mountain ranges where tea, cardamom, pepper, ginger and rubber trees grow. Host Bruce Kraig guides viewers to markets, spice plantations, rice paddies, inland waterways, elephant parades, traditional dances and spectacular boat races. 60 minutes.

VHS. PBS Home Video. Where in the world have Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Jews lived together in harmony? In the small Indian state of Kerala, where trade and spices brought them together. This program takes viewers there, traveling through its varied regions, from tropical lowlands studded with coconut palms to the cool mountain ranges where tea, cardamom, pepper, ginger and rubber trees grow. Host Bruce Kraig guides viewers to markets, spice plantations, rice paddies, inland waterways, elephant parades, traditional dances and spectacular boat races. 60 minutes.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The stately Amber Fort is a truly impressive sight and one of the most beautiful of its kind in India. The mighty fort rises up like a staircase upon a mountain side that is located between two ranges of the Aravalli Mountains. Typical of most palaces in Rajasthan, the fort's high and sturdy walls that are interspersed with bastions and balconies give the impression of a castle. The Amber Palace was constructed in several stages between 1600 and 1727. After passing through a small gate there is the impressive main gate of Suraj Pol that is the entrance to a lower courtyard, Jaleb Chow. The Jass Mandir Pavilion with its artistically designed lattice window is located on the terrace like roof of a private audience hall. The windows provide a welcome cool breeze during hot weather as well as a marvellous view of the surrounding scenery.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Situated in India's federal state of Uttar Pradesh, and with a population of several million, the former `Banaras' is the most important of the seven holy cities of the Hindu faith. Ten kilometres northeast is the village of Sarnath which for Buddhists is as important as Banaras for the Hindus and is often referred to as the birthplace of Buddhism because it is believed that Buddha delivered his first sermon there following his Enlightenment. In Banaras the fascinating hustle and bustle on the Ganga, which is what the Indian people call the River Ganges, begins at dawn. Masses of pilgrims from all over India travel to the Ghats, the holy bathing places of the Hindus, where they wash their sins away with the waters of the Ganges which for six kilometres is flanked by more than ninety ghats, temples and various other religious buildings. Banaras, India's holy city, is today not only a symbol of religious faith but also the home of many colourful and atmospheric Hindu rituals.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments. Bhubaneswar boasts many magnificent buildings. The capital of the Indian province of Orissa is well known for its fine Hindu temples and for several years has been a popular destination for both tourists and pilgrims. At one time the ancient Bhubaneswar featured seven thousand sanctuaries and was known as the City Of Temples. Five hundred temples have survived. The highlight of the year is a special celebration when a precious illustration of Shiva is brought from the nearby Lingaraj Temple to a water pool. The ritual bathing of the main Shiva deity is accompanied by many pilgrims. The main deity of the Vaital-Deul Temple is a frightening eight armed Chamunda. Historians and archaeologists believe from the images within the sanctuary that Tantra rituals and even human sacrifice once took place. The classical temple dance of Orissa and that also of Bhubaneswar, is the Odissi. And there's no doubt about it: Bhubaneswar is the perfect setting for a Hindu temple dance!