Historian Michael Wood goes on a journey from Delhi in Northern India to Tamil Nadu in the South, illustrating the cultural diversity of the country and the contrasts between ancient beliefs and the influence of the modern world. This film was first broadcast: 25 Jul 1989.
Of especial interest is a short segment of a few wandering Bauls, those wonderful nomadic musician aesthetics. Calcutta, the most amazing city. Kali Ma....Krim Krim Krim! Kashi, like an ancient jewel.
I visited India for the first time in November 1989 and stayed until January 1990. I recognize the world this film describes. Today much has changed in India. Much of it is not positive in my mind.
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