A vivid reminder of a great past when people created miracles in stone to express devotion to their gods. Shows some of the famous rock-cut shrines, including the caves at Badami, Elephanta and Ellora, dating from the 17th century. Explains the statues depicting the various incarnations of the Hindu deity. Commentary by Berkeley Hill.
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ACMI Identifier
001821
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Religion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Caves
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - History
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and religion
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculpture, Indian
Crafts & Visual Arts → Stone carving
Crafts & Visual Arts → Temples
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hinduism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Temples
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Sound
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Black and White
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MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy