Summary Rising from a Himalayan ice cave and emptying into the bay of Bengal, the Ganges River is sacred to Hindus as a purifying spirit - yet it currently suffers from pollution and neglect. This program follows the Ganges through various Indian cities, studying their relationship with the river and assessing its uncertain future. Beginning in Gangotri, the program profiles a photographer who has documented disturbing changes on the surrounding ice fields. Next comes Haridwar, situated on fertile flood plains - the breadbasket of India - and then Kanpur, a megacity of four million blanketed by industrial smog. The final stop is Varanasi, the most revered city in the Hindu world.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : John Morgan
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jul 4, 2009
Countries of origin : United Kingdom France
Official sites : National Geographic Official Site
Language : English
Production companies : France 5 Green Bay Media Barcud Derwen
Summary Rising from a Himalayan ice cave and emptying into the bay of Bengal, the Ganges River is sacred to Hindus as a purifying spirit - yet it currently suffers from pollution and neglect. This program follows the Ganges through various Indian cities, studying their relationship with the river and assessing its uncertain future. Beginning in Gangotri, the program profiles a photographer who has documented disturbing changes on the surrounding ice fields. Next comes Haridwar, situated on fertile flood plains - the breadbasket of India - and then Kanpur, a megacity of four million blanketed by industrial smog. The final stop is Varanasi, the most revered city in the Hindu world.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jul 4, 2009
Countries of origin : United Kingdom France
Official sites : National Geographic Official Site
Language : English
Production companies : France 5 Green Bay Media Barcud Derwen
